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- Title
Energy-balance studies reveal associations between gut microbes, caloric load, and nutrient absorption in humans.
- Authors
Jumpertz, Reiner; Le, Duc Son; Turnbaugh, Peter J; Trinidad, Cathy; Bogardus, Clifton; Gordon, Jeffrey I; Krakoff, Jonathan
- Abstract
Studies in mice indicate that the gut microbiome influences both sides of the energy-balance equation by contributing to nutrient absorption and regulating host genes that affect adiposity. However, it remains uncertain as to what extent gut microbiota are an important regulator of nutrient absorption in humans.
- Publication
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2011, Vol 94, Issue 1, p58
- ISSN
1938-3207
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3945/ajcn.110.010132