"Skyhooks" > wrote in message
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> cybercat wrote:
>>
>> "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).
>

What would the treatment be? That is what I am trying to figure out.
Introducing the other kind of bacteria?



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