Is colonic propionate delivery a novel solution to improve metabolism and inflammation in overweight or obese subjects?

Patrice D Cani, Patrice D Cani

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Keywords: dietary fibre; gut hormones; obesity; prebiotic; short chain fatty acids.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: PDC is an inventor on patent applications dealing with the use of A. muciniphila and its components for the treatment of obesity and related disorders. PDC is a co-founder of A-Mansia Biotech.

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