The gut microbiota, a key factor in metabolic disorders and dietary interventions
Obesity and gut microbiota Obesity is a major concern in modern societies, especially in developed countries, since it’s prevalence has tripled worldwide since 1975 [1]. The World Health Organization reports that 39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2016, and 13% were obese [2]. Obesity is usually defined as excess of…