The study investigates the link between obesity and the intestinal microbiota by analyzing the composition of gut bacteria in young obese individuals compared to those with normal weight.
A total of 118 participants were included, with 87 classified as obese, and various biochemical tests and microbiota assessments were conducted to identify significant differences.
Results indicated a notable decrease in beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus spp and Bifidobacterium spp in obese participants, along with an increase in harmful bacteria like Fusobacterium nucleatum, suggesting a potential target for obesity treatment through microbiota manipulation.