cybercat wrote:
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> "Michael" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > Have you seen this recent news story about intestinal bacteria?
> >
> > It says that obese people have more "Firmicute" type of bacteria in their
> > gut and from what I've read it seems these are the very types that are
> > used in yogurt and fermented foods.
> >
> > Is this correct? (not the theory -- but are yogurt cultures "firmicute"?)
> >
> > Anyone?
> >
> Why does this matter?
>
> I am not being smart, I just want to know.
>

It matters because if this aspect of obesity pans out, it may provide an
alternate treatment (for obesity).

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