Could a 'Dead' gut bug be a new Weight-Loss aid?
NCT ID NCT06964919
Summary
This study tested whether a capsule containing a heat-killed gut bacteria called Akkermansia could help with weight and metabolism in overweight adults. Sixty-one participants took either the probiotic or a placebo pill while following a specific diet. Researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, waist size, and cholesterol levels to see if the supplement made a difference.
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The School of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technolog
Luoyang, Henan, 471000, China
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