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Diet Hit A Snag? Your Gut Bacteria May Be Partly To Blame
Scientists are learning more about how our gut microbes may influence dieting. A small new study finds successful dieters have a different mix of bacteria than less-successful dieters.
by Allison Aubrey
Aug 06, 2018
2 minutes
Ever been on a diet but didn't hit your goal weight? Your gut bacteria may be part of the explanation.
New research suggests the mix of microbes in our guts can either help — or hinder — weight-loss efforts.
"We started with the premise that people have different microbial make-ups, and this could influence how well they do with dieting," explains , a gastroenterologist at
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