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?

Oh you said "firmicute". . .for a moment I had my newsgroups mixed up.
I was seeing "hermiculite."

I need to get my mind out of the garden;-)

Myrl Jeffcoat
http://www.myrljeffcoat.com

"Michael" > wrote in message
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> 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.



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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).

Sky

"Skyhooks" > wrote in message
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> 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).
>

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



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

That's what the research is for - to see if a treatment can be developed
based on this newly discovered(?) potential cause of obesity (although
I'm sure it's only one out of many causes of obesity).

Sky

"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

In article >,
Skyhooks > wrote:

> 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).
>
> Sky

So keep yourself on antibiotics forever. The only problem with that
notion is that you may allow the evolution of nasty antibiotic-resistant
bacteria. As a survivor of the nasty MRSA bug, I don't recommend it.

Cindy

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"Michael" > wrote in message
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> 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?

I saw the story...and I thought the extra 30 I've carrying around was "the
grad school 30," due to no exercise and sitting at a computer for days and
hours writing a thesis. Now it may be bacteria.

Harriet & critter

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

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
ps.com...
>
> 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
>

Oh FFS, Sheldon, it is almost dinner time. Please refrain from mentioning
your moldy old ASS.

"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.

Beer only.... ; - )

>
> Is this correct? (not the theory -- but are yogurt cultures "firmicute"?)
>
> Anyone?
>
>

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?


Problem is if fat is healthy , maybe they have less of the B' that
can
harm . Thats is if fat ppl are better at absorbing carbs in
intestines
less carbs flow into colon , thus they are healthier ppl .
Thin ppl are obviously mising the ability to absorb carbs and other
stuff . Carbs are converted to oil ( cholesterol ) easily .

Most health problems are traced to unabsorbed carbs , not taken
up in duedenum and must go some place , so its the colon .
This is bad .

Its so unintuitive .

Sci American " Targetting HBP ( the acid resistant
bacteria in stomach of most ppl ,
could expose them to esophagus cancer !!
So dont take too much ant acid ...

Michael wrote:
> Have you seen this recent news story about intestinal bacteria?
>
This is a real gripe of mine. The politics of scientific research are
pretty competitive, even cutthroat. Researchers rush to publish their
findings for their protection, and to be the first on record. Before
their findings are even replicated or peer-reviewed, the media gets
ahold of choice and catchy stories and publishes poorly summarized
nonsense about very complex subjects.

Before we know it, some joker is advocating (or selling) a product to
get rid of that annoying intestinal bacteria (or excess cortisol, or
whatever)!

I agree with whomever said to "wait a year"! (Apologies for not
clipping the exact comment).

Merry Christmas all!
-Millia