Background The links between gut microbiota and obesity are complex and multidirectional.
A large number of studies have demonstrated the provoking effect of microbiota as the main …

Background The temporal relationship between adiposity and gut microbiota was
unexplored. Whether some gut microbes lie in the pathways from adiposity to insulin …

The enormous number and diversity of microorganisms in the human intestine contribute a
diverse set of functions, which complement the host for important features such as digestion …

Introduction The gut microbiome may contribute to the development of obesity. So far, the
extent of microbiome variation in people with obesity has not been determined in large …

Obesity is considered as a risk factor for chronic health diseases such as heart diseases,
cancer and diabetes 2. Reduced physical activities, lifestyle, poor nutritional diet and …

Although the role of the gut microbiota in obesity has recently received considerable
attention, the exact mechanism is unclear. This study was aimed at investigating the profiles …

Although obesity is associated with numerous diseases, the risks of disease may depend on
metabolic health. Associations between the gut microbiota, obesity, and metabolic syndrome …

Objective Studies of the fecal microbiome have implicated the gut microbiota in obesity, but
few studies have examined the microbial diversity at other sites. The association between …

Despite that obesity is associated with many metabolic diseases, a significant proportion (10–
30%) of obese individuals is recognized as 'metabolically healthy obeses'(MHOs). The aim …

Obesity has become a worldwide pandemic affecting more than 650 million people and is
associated with a high burden of morbidity. Alongside traditional risk factors for obesity, the …