The role of gut microbiota on obesity management: a review of the evidence

Abstract

In the last 40 years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who are overweight, obese and experience combined metabolic disorders. Gut microbiota has been shown to influence energy metabolism and is therefore a significant factor in the development of obesity. A person's diet, in particular, the nutritional value of that diet, is a crucial connection between gut microbiota composition and metabolism. This review explores the role of normal colonic microbiota and the gut environment. These mechanisms connect microbiota with obesity, the presence of gut microbiota in obese individuals and the impact of bioactive compounds in dairy products on gut microbiota. Research shows that gut microbiota play a crucial role in regulating energy metabolism and influencing the development of obesity. Changes in diet can alter the composition and levels of gut microbiota, and consuming bioactive components can help reshape the metabolic profile of obese individuals.