Who doesn't dream of having a sexy flat belly? Whether it's doing 300 crunches a day, filling up on weight loss potions or even going under the knife... But did you ever consider ingesting "belly-fat scavenging bacteria?" Yes, this is the newest trend!
A study from Japan, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (June, 2010), shows that Lactobacillus, the same type of live bacteria used to make yogurt - and part of the normal human gut flora - has been found to contain genes that are beneficial in the regulation of abdominal fat in individuals with a tendency to put on weight.
In the study scientists evaluated the effects of a probiotic strain of Lactobacillus on abdominal fat, body weight and other body measures in adults with weight problems over a period of 12 weeks. The subjects significantly decreased belly fat by an average of 4.6%. Body weight and other measures also decreased significantly, suggesting the bacteria's beneficial influence on weight loss.
Studies show that the gut microbiota in obese humans differ from those in lean individuals, with those who are overweight having a much lower count of species from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera. The genes present in these microbes are crucial for body weight regulation and may well be a factor in the obesity epidemic.
Dietary and environmental factors in Western nations show that microbial ecology may function as a predisposing genetic factor for obesity. Differences in a recipient's body fat is dependent on the species of the colonizing flora and it is the diversity in the microbiota that may contribute to subsequent fat storage.
The intriguing question, then, is do we consider addressing the gut microbiota to treat weight problems, as opposed to a drug-based or calorie counting approach?
Nutribiotica's state of the art testing system can identify the types of bacteria and viruses inhabiting an individual's body and, thanks to this information, we are able to design a specific diet aimed at the growth of beneficial organisms for the human body. These organisms can help the individual to lose weight and starve the pathogens that cause weight gain and disease.
Start the day by eating yogurt, one of the best natural sources of Lactobacillus. And consider getting tested to find out if a bacterial imbalance or virus may be lurking among your cells, preventing your genes from getting into those hot and sexy designer jeans.
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