Exercise prevents weight gain and alters the gut microbiota in a mouse model of high fat diet-induced obesity.

Diet-induced obesity (DIO) is a significant health concern which has been linked to structural and functional changes in the gut microbiota. Exercise (Ex) is effective in preventing obesity, but whether Ex alters the gut microbiota during development with high fat (HF) feeding is unknown.Determine t...

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Main Authors: Christian C Evans, Kathy J LePard, Jeff W Kwak, Mary C Stancukas, Samantha Laskowski, Joseph Dougherty, Laura Moulton, Adam Glawe, Yunwei Wang, Vanessa Leone, Dionysios A Antonopoulos, Dan Smith, Eugene B Chang, Mae J Ciancio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3966766?pdf=render