Specific bacteria in the small intestine are crucial for fat absorption

Specific bacteria in the small intestine are crucial for fat absorption A new study -- one of a few to concentrate on microbes in the upper gastrointestinal tract -- shows how the typical calorie-dense western diet can induce expansion of microbes that promote the digestion and absorption of high-fat foods. Over time, the steady presence of these microbes can lead to over-nutrition and obesity. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J