A role for the gut microbiota in energy harvesting?

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The amount of energy that is stored in the body depends on the balance between energy intake and expenditure: when energy intake exceeds expenditure, excess energy is stored as fat, which leads to weight gain and eventually obesity. A number of factors are associated with the obesity epidemic that is spreading worldwide, such as individual genetic predisposition, diet and lifestyle. Recently, the community of...

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