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Savytska M, Kozyk M, Strubchevska K, Yosypenko K, Falalyeyeva T, Kobyliak N, Boccuto L, Pellicano R, Fagoonee S, Scarpellini E, Abenavoli L. Association between intestinal microflora and obesity. Minerva Gastroenterol (Torino) 2023:S2724-5985.23.03379-X. [PMID: 36943206 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5985.23.03379-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
Abstract
Obesity has become one of modern society's most serious health problems. Studies from the last 30 years revealed a direct relationship between imbalanced energy intake and increased healthcare costs related to the treatment or management of obesity. Recent research has highlighted significant effects of gut microbial composition on obesity. We aimed to report the current knowledge on the definition, composition, and functions of intestinal microbiota. We have performed an extensive review of the literature searching for the following key words: metabolism, gut microbiota, dysbiosis, and obesity. There is evidence that an association between intestinal microbiota and obesity exists at any age. There are complex genetic, metabolic, and inflammatory mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of obesity. Revision of indications for use of probiotics, prebiotics, and antibiotics in obese patients should be considered. Microbial composition of the gut may be an important factor involved in the development of obesity. Changes in the gut microbiota may result in changes in human metabolism and weight loss.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maryana Savytska
- Department of Normal Physiology, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Corewell Health, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
| | - Tetyana Falalyeyeva
- Institute of Biology and Medicine, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Medical Laboratory CSD, Kyiv, Ukraine
| | - Nazarii Kobyliak
- Medical Laboratory CSD, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Department of Endocrinology, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- School of Nursing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- Unit of Gastroenterology, Molinette Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- National Research Council, Molecular Biotechnology Center, Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging, Turin, Italy
| | - Emidio Scarpellini
- Department of Translational Research in Gastrointestinal Disorders (T.A.R.G.I.D.), Gasthuisberg University Hospital, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
| | - Ludovico Abenavoli
- Department of Health Sciences, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy -
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