A recent study explored the link between gut microbiome and childhood obesity, using Mendelian randomization to investigate causal associations. Researchers found 16 gut microbes associated with pediatric adiposity and identified key differences in microbiota between obese and non-obese children. The study showed that certain gut bacteria, like Bacteroides and Butyricicoccus, were more prevalent in obese children, while weight loss increased levels of Clostridium sensu stricto, Romboutsia, and Turicibacter. The findings suggest a genetic relationship between gut microbiota and juvenile obesity, providing insights into potential treatments and interventions to reduce childhood obesity. The study was published in the journal Clinical Nutrition ESPEN.
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Study uncovers gut microbes’ role in childhood obesity
