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Researchers at the Liggins Institute at Auckland University believe a capsule of healthy gut bugs could change the future of obesity treatment.
Eight years ago, 87 obese adolescents took part in a groundbreaking study to see whether fecal transfer would make a difference to their health and weight.
The idea is taking 'good' gut bacteria from healthy donors and transferring them in capsule form to people with a less healthy microbiome.
Four years later, a follow-up study, just published, suggests some significant health benefits from that single gut bugs transfer.
Kathryn speaks with co-leader of the study, Professor Wayne Cutfield, Liggins Institute paediatric endocrinologist.
Professor Wayne Cutfield, Photo: Liggins Institute
