Discover how gut bacteria can affect your weight and influence weight management. Explore the role of gut bacteria in energy storage, metabolism, hormonal regulation, appetite control, and inflammation. Learn about factors that can affect gut bacteria composition, such as diet, antibiotics, stress, exercise, and genetics. Find out how specific gut bacteria, such as Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Akkermansia muciniphila, Christensenellaceae, Bifidobacterium, and Prevotella, can impact weight and metabolic health. Gain insights into the potential benefits of maintaining a healthy gut microbiota for weight loss and obesity prevention.