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How can intestinal bacteria affect your weight?

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How can intestinal bacteria affect your weight?

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You have trillions of bacteria living in your intestines. Most of them are beneficial bugs, breaking down food and helping you absorb nutrients. Michael Roizen, MD, explains the wrong mix of gut bacteria could be making you fat.

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