Gut bacteria tested as a weight loss aid

NCT ID NCT04677738

Summary

This study tested whether taking a specific probiotic (Bifidobacterium breve) could help healthy, overweight adults lose body fat. For 12 weeks, 95 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo pill while also following an exercise program. Researchers measured changes in body fat, weight, and gut bacteria to see if the probiotic made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KGK Science Inc

    London, Ontario, N6A 5RB, Canada

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