Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health
The gut microbiome plays a critical role in nutrient absorption, energy regulation, and immune function. Dysbiosis has been strongly linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation. Specific microbial profiles influence short-chain fatty acid production, bile acid metabolism, and systemic signaling pathways, impacting metabolic health. Modulation of the gut microbiota through diet, probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation is being explored as a therapeutic strategy. Research advances are uncovering microbiome-based biomarkers and interventions that may offer novel pathways for combating obesity and related disorders.