Specifically, we assess whether the gut microbiota is necessary for the therapeutic effect (verified via antibiotic depletion) and whether the altered microbiota is sufficient to recapitulate the effect (verified via FMT or metabolite rescue)
Although mechanisms are proposed, the exact cause of injury is either not well understood or controversial
Stretched skin as a result of weight gain is often associated with the development of visible lines called stretch marks, but stretch marks from losing weight are also possible
Plummeting peptide levels, combined with other gender-specific factors such as a slower hair follicle regeneration process and increased production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), result in greater, more pronounced hair loss
Guttormsen AB, Ueland PM, Svarstad E, and Refsum H (1997)