Gut health may boost bone density: probiotic study shows promise

NCT ID NCT06375668

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Nordic Biotic Sp. z o.o. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether taking daily probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus paracasei) for 12 months could improve bone density in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. 170 women participated, taking either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal was to see if these friendly bacteria could help prevent osteoporosis and fractures.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus paracasei probiotics
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to help maintain bone density and reduce fracture risk in postmenopausal women.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely confirmed. Probiotics may not significantly improve bone density, and individual results can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bone Diseases, Metabolic osteoporosis postmenopausal osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BONE DENSITY, LOW OSTEOPOROSIS, POSTMENOPAUSAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinical Research Center

Poznan, 60-773, Poland
Private Specialist Practice

Bytom, 41-902, Poland
Specialist Practice

Katowice, 40-750, Poland

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