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Do your gut bugs control your weight? Here's the truth

Do your gut bugs control your weight? Here's the truth

Your gut bugs are real, but they don't run your weight. The honest fix is more fibre - it feeds good bugs and modestly trims weight.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Tiny bugs live in your tummy. Scientists call them your gut bacteria. Some people say these bugs decide whether you stay thin or get heavy. That sounds exciting - and a bit scary. So let's look at what is really true, in plain words. The honest news is kind: the bugs matter, but you still hold the steering wheel.

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