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Do Antibiotics Contribute To Obesity?

Posted by Soulskill on from the what-about-if-you-take-them-with-a-giant-chocolate-shake dept.

sciencehabit writes "Farmers have long used antibiotics to make cows, pigs, and turkeys gain weight faster. Now, scientists claim that receiving antibiotics early in life may also make children grow fat (abstract). The researchers believe the drugs change the composition of the bacterial population in the gut in a crucial developmental stage that may have a long-lasting impact."

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  1. oh, That's why I'm fat? by mekkab · · Score: 5, Funny

    [looks at the 280 calorie coke bottle at my desk and two crumpled baggies of Cheddar Jalapeno Cheetos] Yep, That's it. Exposure to antibiotics at an early age. QED.

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  2. Re:Farm Animals by mekkab · · Score: 3, Funny

    Since 2006-ish I've eaten nothing but locally raised, grass fed beef/chicken/pork. And lots of it. And I'm still fat.

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  3. Re:Farm Animals by Nos. · · Score: 5, Funny

    Perhaps you should try eating some fruits and vegetables as well.