The Role of the Gut Microbiota in Obesity
10.3904/kjm.2019.94.5.410
- Author:
Haewon KIM
1
;
Myong Ki BAEG
;
Jie Hyun KIM
;
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2019;94(5):410-413
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Obesity is a critical target for public health interventions worldwide. There are many causes of obesity, and the importance of the gut microbiota in its pathogenesis has recently been recognized. The composition and function of the gut microbiota play a role in obesity and metabolic disease, yet the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Advances in our understanding of the link between obesity and the gut microbiota have suggested the potential of its manipulation for treating obesity. In this review, we summarize current knowledge of the interactions between the gut microbiota and obesity as well as the therapeutic potential of its modulation.
