How Gut Bacteria Influence Your Metabolism

As scientists learn more and more about this part of your body, they're also discovering why some people become obese and depressed while others don't.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Any given individual will have around 160 different species of bacteria colonizing their gut. This individual combination is known as your gut microbiome, and can have a tremendous influence on health and well-being

• Obesity is associated with as much as a 40% decrease in bacterial diversity. Improving diversity through probiotic suppleme…