[tophat9000]

But this also suggest trying the reverse..

taking an obese person

kill off the gut bacteria

Then to transplant gut bacteria from a skinny person and see what happens...

[T. P. Pole]

Depending on the delivery method, I would consider being in on the trials for that. Nothing else has worked long-term. :)

[aimhigh]

But this also suggest trying the reverse..
taking an obese person
kill off the gut bacteria
Then to transplant gut bacteria from a skinny person and see what happens...

I agree, but unfortunately, unless big pharma can patent the good bacteria, it will never happen.