The relative proportion of Bacteroidetes to Firmicutes is decreased in obese people. This
imbalance in gut microbiota generates signals controlling the expression of genes by the
epithelial intestinal cells. Both dairy and non-dairy probiotics increase body weight,
reportedly through Lactobacillus species growth in the gut. On the other hand, daily intake of
some fruits and drinks such as three apples or three pears or grapefruit, or green tea, which
all are rich in polyphenols, can significantly reduce body weight in obese people�…