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Thursday, December 21, 2006
I Knew It!
It's an infection!
The LAT and USAT front the results of a new study that reveals obese people have a particular mix of bacteria in their digestive systems, which could make them more likely to gain weight. The bacteria present in obese people are more efficient at getting the calories out of food. When researchers gave lean mice the bacteria from obese mice, the thin ones started gaining weight. If confirmed, these results could bring about new ways to fight obesity.
Written at 9:04 AM by Greyhair.
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Blogger Lynne said...
All the obese causes and cures are amazing but I think it boils down to one thing: overweight people (like me) eat because we are seeking comfort. We are bored, or depressed, or stressed, or anxious, or....
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