Obesity and microbiota: an example of an intricate relationship

Abstract It is widely accepted that metabolic disorders, such as obesity, are closely linked to lifestyle and diet. Recently, the central role played by the intestinal microbiota in human metabolism and in progression of metabolic disorders has become evident. In this context, animal studies and hum...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Duranti, Chiara Ferrario, Douwe van Sinderen, Marco Ventura, Francesca Turroni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Genes & Nutrition
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12263-017-0566-2