芬兰研究发现孕期肠道菌群与产后肥胖相关

Core Insights - A new study from Turku University in Finland indicates a correlation between gut microbiome status during pregnancy and postpartum body fat content and weight changes [1][2] - Women with lower gut microbiome diversity during pregnancy have a higher probability of postpartum obesity [1] Group 1: Research Findings - The study involved follow-up data from over 250 pregnant women, revealing multiple associations between gut microbiome during pregnancy and postpartum overweight and obesity, particularly evident one to two years after childbirth [1] - Women who maintained normal weight within a year postpartum had higher levels of certain bacteria, such as the genus of Actinobacteria, while the presence of Ruminococcus and Clostridium was linked to weight status two years postpartum [1] - The gut microbiome "functional profile" inferred from metagenomic data showed predictive capabilities for body mass index and body fat percentage in women one year postpartum [1] Group 2: Broader Context - The global obesity rate continues to rise, affecting an increasing number of women of childbearing age, with estimates suggesting that nearly one in two pregnant women is overweight or obese [2] - Maternal obesity during pregnancy increases health risks for both mothers and fetuses during and after pregnancy [2] - The research findings have been published in the American academic journal "Microbiology (Open)" [2]