Chewing gum that fights belly fat? new study tests probiotic approach
NCT ID NCT05882149
First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special probiotic chewing gum could help reduce belly fat and improve blood sugar control in people with abdominal obesity. 124 adults with a large waist circumference took part. The gum was designed to deliver a single strain probiotic, which previous research suggested might help with weight and metabolic health. The main goal was to see if the gum could shrink waist size over 12 weeks.
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Reus, Tarragona, 43201, Spain
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