Show HN: Ampsu – Fast calorie tracking with EU barcodes and adaptive metabolismhttps://ampsu.eu
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Your gut bacteria could be changing how many calories you absorbhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261011211613.htm
Scientists have developed a model showing that gut bacteria play a surprisingly important role in how many calories we absorb, meaning food labels may not tell the full story. In a controlled study, people eating a high-fiber diet absorbed about 116 fewer calories per day than those eating a typical Western diet, without feeling hungrier.