Effect of antibiotics on gut microbiota, glucose metabolism and bodyweight regulation: a review of the literature
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Gut bacteria are involved in a number of host metabolic processes and have been implicated in the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes in humans. Use of antibiotics changes the composition of the gut microbiota and there is accumulating evidence from observational studies for an association between exposure to antibiotics and development of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Here we review human studies examining effects of antibiotics on bodyweight regulation and glucose metabolism and discuss whether the observed findings may relate to alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiota.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 444–453 |
Journal | Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 5 |
ISSN | 1462-8902 |
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Publication status | Published - May 2016 |
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