Could probiotics help tame fatty liver?
NCT ID NCT04555434
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested three different probiotics (Pediococcus pentosaceus, Lactobacillus lactis, and Lactobacillus helveticus) in 89 adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants took probiotic capsules or a placebo daily for 8 weeks, along with a standard liver supplement. Researchers measured liver function, body changes, and gut bacteria to see if the probiotics improved liver health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotics (Pediococcus pentosaceus KID7, Lactobacillus lactis CKDB001, Lactobacillus helveticus CKDB001)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, safe dietary supplement to help manage fatty liver disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 89 participants and an 8-week duration. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 200-704, South Korea
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