Blastocystis gut parasite linked to better health and lower obesity

A study from the University of Trento, Italy, found that Blastocystis, a gut parasite, is linked to better health outcomes and lower obesity rates. The research involved 1,124 participants on a Blastocystis-rich diet, resulting in improved diet quality and weight loss. Blastocystis levels were associated with better cardiometabolic health indicators in a sample population from 32 countries. Further research is needed to understand the parasite's direct impact on health.