Your Gut Bacteria Want You to Eat a Cupcake
A new study suggests the microbes in humans' intestines may influence food choices.
by Julie Beck
Aug 19, 2014
1 minute
Humans’ gastrointestinal tracts are home to species of bacteria, which get energy from our half-digested lunches. ( puts the number of species as high as 36,000.) In exchange, they help us break down food and , and have also and .
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days