The menace of obesity is on an all time high and has affected children, adolescents and adults throughout the world so much so that it may be called an epidemic. The reason behind obesity is multi-factorial and may encompass genetic, hormonal, and neurological as also physical and dietary activities of the individuals concerned. Recently scientists from different parts of the globe have suggested that the gut microbiota from various taxonomic backgrounds might as well have a big role to play in the cause of this diseased condition. In addition, the different genes associated with this microflora can modulate and be linked with obesity. Obesity can lead to different other human disorders and therefore needs to be curbed. One of the ways of regulating the disordered state of the health is to burn up the intake calories through proper workout. However, with our present day lifestyle and busy schedule it becomes really a tough task to bring this habit within our work system with a regular effect. Will it not be just wonderful if that role is being played by some of our friends, the probiotics? Recent developments indicate that it can be quite a possibility. [Read more…]