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Default Bacteria and obesity?


Michael wrote:
> 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?


My tush is firm n' cute... and I don't even eat yogurt. hehe

Sheldon