Effect of acupuncture treatment for weight loss on gut flora in patients with simple obesity
Item
Title
Effect of acupuncture treatment for weight loss on gut flora in patients with simple obesity
Journal Publication
Date
2013
volume
31(1)
pages
116-117
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
Acupuncture is used in the management of obesity, but the mechanisms of its action are not known. We explored the effect of abdominal acupuncture treatment on body mass index (BMI) and on intestinal flora.
doi
10.1136/acupmed-2012-010209
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has health condition studied
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
plan
>1/WK
has study population number
45
has duration
6 Weeks