Exploring Bacteria’s Role in Weight Gain and Loss

Research shows “good” bacteria could help treat obesity.

[thirstknowledge]

I’ve had Crohn’s Disease since 1993, before it was a common household term, along with 2 ileocecal bowel resections. I’ve been deathly thin & obese, often questioning how is that even possible with Crohn’s? Almost 30 years later, middle aged weight gain has been off the charts, although barely eat & have chronic diarrhea (limited mobility though). I’ve tried so many clean eating diets, lifestyle changes, etc. Curious if this gut flora theory could be the answer and what steps could I take to start turning things around once and for all?! Chronic illness is beyond difficult, but always searching for answers!!! @Dr. Greger & community, any thoughts on where to start? (also HLA-B27+ with much later dual-diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis 🤯🤦🏼‍♀️) Blessings to All! 🙏🏻

[jonathanflores]

I have been struggling with my weight gain for years and was nearly starving myself working out 2 to 3 hrs a day just to lose 10 lbs in 5 weeks. Of course this lifestyle is not sustainable and eventually gained all the 40lbs I lost back due to depression, addiction then medication. I also been struggling with IBS and for the past year if I eat any high fod map foods I wake up in the middle of the night with terrible stomach cramps sometimes so bad I would eventually get nauseous and throw up. I went to a Gastrologist and had an endoscopy and colonoscopy and took antibiotics for possible SIBO issue. This made matters worse! Today I been taking one of the best and strongest probiotics on the market and some do work in varying degrees. I finally completely eliminated the stomach issues almost for good. It's only been 60 days but notice once I stop taking the probiotic the symptoms come back literally the next day! I obviously need to take the prolonged aggressive approach and may need to take the probiotic longer than planned before my gut bacteria is finally sustained. Now I look forward to possible weightloss and lower my cholesterol and blood pressure. This gut bacteria does impact the body and mind in great ways.

[johnsharnetsky]

What gets the NLRP12 gene to work properly?

[jayvionstokes]

What exactly is Custokebon Secrets? How does this thing really work? I see many people keep on speaking about this popular weight loss method.