Could Bacteria or Viruses Help to Cause Obesity, Belly Fat, or Excess Weight Gain?
Scientists are researching whether a bacterial or viral infection might cause or contribute to weight gain and obesity. Bacteria currently being called “human gut flora” may prove to be an active factor in America’s obesity trend. Scientists tested this idea on mice, inserting the human bacteria into their intestines. When they fed the mice a high-fat and high-sugar diet, they saw an immediate change in their internal structure. The mice quickly showed an increase in body fat and the kinds of bacteria that are linked to becoming obese. Video plays below. How might a high sugar and fat diet, as in some cakes, cookies, and bread products give you a giant belly? If the usual colony of bacteria dramatically changes due to your high fat and high sugar diet, you probably will gain weight. Also check out the uTube video, Bad Diets Can Alter Stomach Bacteria For The Worse. At least that’s what happened to mice in a new study of how diet rapidly changes gut bacteria in ways that affect weight g
