"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, drink less beer? A study to tell the obese to drink less beer.....
hmmm.

Perhaps a government panel to study it....

> Sky