Various functions of the gut are regulated by sophisticated interactions among its functional
elements, including the gut microbiota. These microorganisms play a crucial role in
gastrointestinal mucosa permeability. They control the fermentation and absorption of
dietary polysaccharides to produce short-chain fatty acids, which may explain their
importance in the regulation of fat accumulation and the subsequent development of obesity-
related diseases, suggesting that they are a crucial mediator of obesity and its�…