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Abstract
Obesity may be affected by gut microbiota through energy harvesting and fat storage by bacteria.
- Trillions of microorganisms in the human intestine comprise the gut microbiota.
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is linked to endotoxemia and systemic inflammation.
- Endotoxemia and inflammation are associated with obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- The relationship between gut microbiota and NAFLD may depend on altered choline and bile acid metabolism.
- Gut bacteria could contribute to the production of endogenous alcohol.
- Probiotics have shown potential benefits in animals and patients with NAFLD.
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