Distinct composition of gut microbiota during pregnancy in overweight and normal-weight women

: Collado MC, Isolauri E, Laitinen K, Salminen S

Publisher: AMER SOC CLINICAL NUTRITION

: 2008

: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION

: AM J CLIN NUTR

: 88

: 4

: 894

: 899

: 6

: 0002-9165

Conclusions: Gut microbiota composition and weight are linked, and mother's weight gain is affected by microbiota. Microbiota modification before and during pregnancy may offer new directions for preventive and therapeutic applications in reducing the risk of overweight and obesity.