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Gut microbes predict blood glucose response to food

March 8, 2019 by Tim Crowe 4 Comments

Using an algorithm based on a person’s gut microbiome can more accurately predict spiked in blood glucose after a meal compared to a model based on the kilojoule or carbohydrate content of the food.

Gut microbes body weight

How gut bacteria control your weight

September 26, 2017 by Tim Crowe 14 Comments

The gut microbiota is the hottest of hot research fields today. The microbes that inhabit our intestine are more than passive freeloaders living off the food we eat. With a thriving mix of beneficial bacteria, our gut microbiome can keep us healthy.

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