Can a Gastroenterologist Help with Weight Loss? Proven Strategies
Understanding the Gut-Weight Connection Ever wonder if your gut health impacts your weight? The answer is a resounding yes. Your digestive system, home to trillions of bacteria (your gut microbiome), plays a significant role in how your body processes food, absorbs nutrients, and even regulates hormones. An imbalance in this microbiome (dysbiosis) can contribute to weight gain and make weight loss challenging. Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) can further complicate weight management by affecting appetite, nutrient absorption, and energy levels....