Select Articles on the Relationship Between Probiotics and Body Weight

This article explores the history of probiotic foods, highlighting their origins in accidental fermentation and their evolution as a food preservation technique. The human gut and gut flora have developed a symbiosis with probiotic foods, which may have implications for gut health and weight management. Technological advancements like canning and refrigeration led to a decline in probiotic consumption, potentially contributing to the obesity epidemic. Embracing probiotic-rich foods could help address modern health challenges related to gut health and obesity.

A look at poop through the ages and thought on how body weight has been affected.

An overview of the role of probiotic bacteria in human obesity and inflammation

A short look at America's favorite probiotics and their effects on Weight Loss

A detailed look at one of the world's most delicious probiotics. And how to make it from scratch.

Probiotics aren't the only way to change gut bacteria. Weird as it sounds (and is), fecal transplant is a hot subject for obesity research because there is evidence that it profoundly changes gut bacteria and thereby affects body weight.

Because they kill bacteria, antibiotics kill gut bacteria. If they kill good bacteria, bad things like weight gain can occur. If they kill 'bad' bacteria, 'good' things like weight loss can follow.

Natto is a Japanese invention of fermented soybean inoculated with a bacteria called Bacillus subtilis. It is a foul smelling, slimy food that tastes great and has many health benefits.