Doctor names little-known cause of excess weight gain
One bacterium can influence a person’s hormonal balance and increase the risk of obesity.
We are talking about microorganisms called Helicobacter pylori.
Endocrinologist Natalia Tanygina named a little-known reason for gaining excess weight in a conversation with Gazeta.Ru .
The doctor noted that these bacteria have managed to adapt to the unfavorable conditions of existence in the human stomach. There they multiply and can provoke ulcers.
In addition, microorganisms are able to influence the hormonal background. Their waste products cause intoxication.
This does not affect a person's well-being in any way, but the body begins to react. This happens by increasing the level of insulin.
Appetite increases. If a person misses a meal, he or she may experience symptoms that are typical of diabetes: weakness, trembling, dizziness, sweating.
Bacteria can cause a person to gain weight faster. However, it is more difficult to lose extra pounds in this case.
A special breath test can show infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria. It detects special enzymes that signal the presence of these microorganisms.
