Category Archives: Weight Loss

Can an Imbalance in Gut Flora Contribute to Weight Gain?

A heatlthy gut flora is a balance between ‘good’, beneficial bacteria and ‘bad’ bacteria. Imbalances in gut flora are believed to be contributing factors to many chronic diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune disease as well as gas and bloating. Now it appears that gut microflora may contribute to weight gain [....]