Tarmflorans påverkan på fetma
TarmfloraFetmaMikroberProbiotikaSällskapsdjurObesityGut floraIntestinal floraCompanion animalsOverweight
Obesity is a problem that increases exponentially in humans and companion animals. It is defined as a big accumulation of fat in the body and is usually connected with several diseases. This study describes how obesity can be diagnosed, in which way the gut flora can affect obesity, if the gut flora is genetically influenced or not, and how it differs between individuals with obesity and obesity-related diseases. Conclusions of the study are that both the bacterial strains Bacteriodetes and Firmicutes probably have a connection to obesity. The intestinal flora is probably also genetically related. Probiotics contain living microorganisms and is consumed in increasingly large amount by both humans and animals. These substances also contain large amount of the bacterial strain Firmicutes, which can lead to an increased risk of weight gain at high consumption.