
The Proof
Why some people gain weight eating the same food | Dr Karen Corbin
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19 Jan 2026 · 1h 42m
Nutrition basicsGut health
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Could your gut microbiome influence how many calories you absorb from the same food? Karen Corbin explains the science behind energy absorption, faecal calorie loss, and why feeding your microbes may support metabolic health. We also cover practical diet upgrades, the reality on probiotics, and where microbiome research is heading next, including metabolite signatures and gut–brain links. What We Cover How the microbiome may change calorie absorption and energy balance Why fibre and...