Gut bacteria tested as potential Weight-Loss aid

NCT ID NCT06780007

Summary

This study tested whether taking a specific probiotic supplement, Akkermansia muciniphila, could help people with obesity lose weight and improve related health markers like inflammation. It involved 106 adults with a body mass index (BMI) between 28 and 35. Researchers compared the probiotic against a placebo to see its effects on weight, gut bacteria, and even brain function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital, the Air Force Medical University

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China

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