Kefir: a new weapon against childhood obesity?

NCT ID NCT06500104

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding kefir, a fermented dairy drink, to the diet of obese children can help improve their weight and health. About 60 children with a BMI above the 95th percentile will take part. The goal is to see if kefir can reduce body weight and improve conditions like insulin resistance and fatty liver.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China Medical University Children's Hospital

    Taichung, 404, Taiwan

Conditions

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