Chewing gum that fights belly fat? new study tests probiotic approach
NCT ID NCT05882149
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special probiotic chewing gum could help people with abdominal obesity lose belly fat and improve blood sugar control. 124 adults with large waistlines chewed either the probiotic gum or a placebo gum for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in waist size, body fat, and other health markers to see if the gum offered any benefits.
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Reus, Tarragona, 43201, Spain