Weighing In On Gut Bugs & More Creepy Crawly News

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Gut Bugs and Weight Update

A new
critter is in town! Well, it’s not new, but he’s making headlines! It’s called Akkermansia
muciniphila , a microbe that makes up 3 percent to 5 percent of your belly
bugs. A. muuciniphilia is linked to a
diet high in fiber and is also associated with lower levels of blood sugar,
insulin and fats. These are all factors which help ward off obesity, diabetes,
and heart disease. According to HealthDay News:

It’s possible that among the millions
of bacteria living in your gut, at least one microbe might change how your …read more