Microplastics making you fat? probiotic pill shows promise in new study
NCT ID NCT07416214
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics) we encounter daily might contribute to obesity and gut problems. Researchers gave 96 overweight or obese adults either a probiotic supplement or a placebo to see if the probiotic could reduce the harmful effects of microplastics. The goal was to find a simple nutritional way to help protect against weight gain and inflammation linked to plastic exposure.
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School of Public Health, Fudan University
Shanghai, Xuhui, 200030, China
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