Altered Gut Microbiota: A Link Between Diet and the Metabolic Syndrome

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Diet with increased intake of energy-rich foods has long been implicated in the etiology of metabolic syndrome. In recent years, an increasing body of evidence has emerged that suggests that the intestinal microbial flora or "gut microbiota" may play a crucial role in the development of metabolic syndrome and associated disorders. Studies on animals and humans have shown that diet-induced changes in gut...

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