Obesity and intestinal microbiota

Based on recent scientific research on the digestive system, the researchers have identified the cause is likely to lead to overweight or obesity due to genetic factors, lifestyle or mode unbalanced diet, in addition to the disruption of intestinal microflora is also seen as an important cause contributing to this situation.
The study of GS. Gordon (2006) found no difference in intestinal microbial flora in obese and normal-weight people, and when the weight loss in obese people, the intestinal microflora of these people are similar in Lean people. Furthermore, the researchers Medical University of Maryland (USA) has identified 26 types of bacteria in the gut related to obesity and the problems of the digestive system complications. In addition, the findings of Professor Ley and colleagues conducted therapy weight loss by diet in 12 obese people to see the results
of weight loss accompanied by an increase in the number of bacteria Bacteroides while the opposite result for Firmictutes group. Notably, the decrease than 4kg accompanied by a significant increase Bacteroides fragilis than before weight loss.
Besides, the research team of Professor Emmanuella (2013) analyzed the intestinal microbial flora in obese and normal weight results showed that the microbiota in obesity less diverse more.
From these results, experts believe that the intestinal microbiota plays an important role in regulating energy control, the decryption key for weight gain and weight loss. We all know that the bacteria in the gut stimulate the immune system, vitamin synthesis and absorption of essential nutrients, plays an important role for digestive health. Therefore, any disruptive impact on the balance of bacteria are affecting our entire body and control of intestinal microorganisms is seen as a solution for the treatment of obesity.
Studies in mice detected in intestinal bacteria can be used to treat obesity. According to research published in the journal Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences (2013), the scientists at the institute university of Louvain (Belgium) has conducted experiments with Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria, the bacteria accounting for 3-5% of the resident bacteria in the intestinal tract of mammals species, however, will reduce the number of hosts in the obese. The team mixed bacteria in food Akkermansia muciniphila of overweight mice with diets high in fat results show that compared with the control group, the mice weighed and the percentage of fat mass / body weight decreased significantly.
Currently there is also some research and therapeutic applications of probiotics in the treatment of obesity in humans, possibly including research by Professor Tremblay et al (2014) opens therapy for women to gain weight, study This research was carried out by dietary supplementation with Lactobacillus rhammonsus (1.6x108 CFU) shows weight women experiment significantly reduced compared with the control group (only probiotic dietary supplements are not) or research of Mekkes et al (2014) showed that some bacteria Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium group is effective in reducing fat and control weight.
In another study tracking the intestinal bacteria of overweight and obese people, who will perform the regime of weight loss by diet high fiber content plus reduced-fat has actually change the status of the bacteria in the gut of the participants.
Although the assertion is still too early, but it is clear that a diet is good management can improve body condition, diversification intestinal bacteria and reduces the risk of obesity. This does not mean changing the diet will be effective for everyone in the prevention of obesity, but make sure that it can improve their status.