CSIRO: gut bacteria can aid weight loss

Male and Female Intestinal Health Concept

Your ‘gut microbiome’ is made up of the trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material that live in your intestinal tract. Source: Getty Image

More than 50 percent of Australians are reportedly suffering from gut problems, and scientists are blaming a lack of fiber. The warning comes as new Australian research finds a link between poor gut health and obesity. That story by Tom Stayner and Amelia Dunn for SBS News, produced by Ivan and Selina for SBS Cantonese program.



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