Microbiota intestinal relacionada à obesidade

Abstract

Obesity is a public health problem, and has been increasing considerably over the years. Is directly related cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, known as chronic diseases.Currently studies show the composition of the intestinal microbiota as an important factor related to obesity. More specifically, two phyla are more studied: Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes found in the small and large intestine.The intestinal microbiota may be different in normal weight and obese humans. There is evidence that healthy habits, physical activity and balanced diet are beneficial to the body and help in the formation of a healthy intestinal microbiota. This review covers the relationship between obesity and intestinal microbiota in order to help prevent this disease, provide weight loss and possibly decrease the alarming obesity frame in modern times. This study aims to investigate, review of the literature, such as food can interfere with the microflora and this may influence body weight.