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Different studies report conflicting results regarding the beneficial role of Blautia in obesity.
Practitioners should be aware of the mixed evidence regarding Blautia's role in obesity when considering interventions.
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we observed different results between studies supporting and opposing the beneficial role of Blautia in obesity at the genus level.
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The claim is based on a systematic review of multiple studies.
Source
The Ambiguous Correlation of Blautia with Obesity: A Systematic Review
Warren Chanda et al. · Microorganisms · 2024
DOI 10.3390/microorganisms12091768
Meta-analysisCited 34×
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