Gut bacteria boosts fat loss in overweight adults?
NCT ID NCT04677738
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether a probiotic called Bifidobacterium breve, taken alongside exercise, helps healthy but overweight adults lose more body fat. About 95 people with a BMI between 25 and 30 took either the probiotic or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in fat mass using X-ray scans to see if the probiotic made a difference.
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KGK Science Inc
London, Ontario, N6A 5RB, Canada
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