An unusual transplant!

Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), also known as stool transplant, is another method which may well prove promising¹⁶. Currently prescribed to treat a sole condition far removed from obesity (recurrent Clostridium difficile infections), the procedure consists in this case in transferring microorganisms (sidenote: Microorganisms Living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea and protozoa, and are commonly referred to as “microbes”. What is microbiology? Microbiology Society. ) contained in the stool of donors with normal BMI to obese recipients to “correct” their flora¹⁷.

Several research teams are currently exploring the potential value of this approach. They are thoroughly examining its effect on gut microbiota restoration, eating behavior and the proper use of energy resources based on calories consumed¹⁷.