Journal article
The Gut Microbiota as a Mediator of Metabolic Benefits after Bariatric Surgery
Abstract
Bariatric surgery is based on major anatomic rearrangements in the gastrointestinal tract that coincide with functional and taxonomic changes in gut microbial communities. These alterations in gut anatomy and in the microbiota are associated with early resolution of obesity-related impairment of glycemic control and are marked weight loss in the long term. Moreover, altered bile acid metabolism has been implicated in the control of energy …
Authors
Anhê FF; Varin TV; Schertzer JD; Marette A
Journal
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, Vol. 41, No. 4, pp. 439–447
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.02.002
ISSN
1499-2671