Can probiotics help you shed pounds? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04492605

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested two probiotics, TCI378 and TCI507, to see if they help adults lose weight. About 96 adults with a BMI of 24 or higher or high body fat took part. Researchers measured changes in body fat, cholesterol, and other health markers over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan, 114, Taiwan

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan

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