Why Your Gut Bacteria Control Weight & Calorie Absorption — Microbiome Test India

Your gut bacteria

• Break down dietary fibers into SCFAs, providing extra energy.
• Influence hormones that control hunger and fullness (ghrelin, leptin).
• Affect how your body stores fat and manages blood sugar.

An imbalanced microbiome may:

• Lead to excessive calorie extraction from food.
• Contribute to weight gain or difficulty losing weight.
• Affect insulin sensitivity, impacting metabolism.

A healthy microbiome supports efficient, balanced calorie utilization.