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Gut bacteria may influence calorie absorption, study suggests

Original: Your gut bacteria could be changing how many calories you absorb

New research suggests that the mix of bacteria living in a person's gut could affect how many calories the body absorbs from food. The finding may help explain why people eating similar diets can gain weight at different rates, and could eventually shape personalised approaches to nutrition and weight management. Health and nutrition outlets are picking up the story.

Why now: Fresh research linking gut microbiome composition to calorie absorption is being widely covered by science and nutrition media.

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