Abstract
The prevalence of obesity has increased epidemically during the past four decades and worldwide more than half a billion adults are now obese. Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, which are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Thus, effective strategies to reduce obesity-related morbidity and mortality are essential. It has been hypothesized that the microbes in the human gut are involved in the development of obesity-related diseases and that intake of nutrients affecting the gut microbial community in specific ways, can be a new strategy for prevention. The main purpose of this PhD was to explore the effect of dietary modulation of the gut microbiota on disease markers in obese individuals.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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| Udgivelsessted | Copenhagen |
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| Forlag | Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen |
| Antal sider | 134 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2014 |
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