Gut flora dictates how much weight we can lose

Now, new research from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark examines how our individual gut microbiomes may shed light on whether or not - and to what extent - we are able to lose excess weight while following particular dietary guidelines.

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It is for the above reason, along with the overall health implications of the condition of the microbiome and gut, that the Lifestyle Works Clinic includes GI Health within the program.

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