Could a probiotic help your fatty liver?
NCT ID NCT07378280
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a probiotic called L. lactis CKDB001 can improve liver enzyme levels in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 95 adults with mildly elevated liver enzymes took either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the probiotic could safely help control the disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- L. lactis CKDB001 (a probiotic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe supplement to help manage fatty liver disease by improving liver enzyme levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The probiotic may not significantly improve liver health, and benefits might not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24210, South Korea
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