Bacteria on a diet

Authors

  • S. Vidal Spain
  • S.T Tapia-Paniagua Spain

Keywords:

Bacterias, diet, epidemic, metabolic disorders

Abstract

Changes in our lifestyle in recent times, associated with greater access to high-calorie foods, are significantly contributing to the emergence of an ‘epidemic’ of various metabolic disorders worldwide. The incidence of some of them, such as diabetes or obesity, has become a social problem in developed countries, with the situation being even more dramatic in those still developing, as they cannot afford the economic costs of preventing and treating these diseases. Therefore, in areas where these disorders are already predominant, as well as in areas where they are emerging strongly, it is necessary to identify risk factors and establish new therapeutic targets." Metabolic disorders are a group of disorders characterized by abnormal chemical reactions in the body’s cells1. These processes help the body break down food to produce energy, grow, and get rid of waste. Metabolic disorders can be present at birth, and many can be identified by routine screening. If a metabolic disorder is not identified early, then it may be diagnosed later in life, when symptoms appear. 

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Published

2013-07-20

How to Cite

Vidal, S., & Tapia-Paniagua, S. (2013). Bacteria on a diet. Encuentros En La Biología, 6(143), 45–46. Retrieved from https://revistas.uma.es/index.php/enbio/article/view/18373