Gut-Brain boost: psychobiotic plus diet shows promise for obese women
NCT ID NCT06861049
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a daily psychobiotic supplement (a mix of friendly bacteria) plus a weight-loss diet could improve mental health, quality of life, and body measurements in 28 obese women over 4 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo, and researchers tracked changes in weight, BMI, mood, and inflammation markers. The goal is to see if targeting the gut-brain connection can help both mental health and obesity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Psychobiotic supplement (Lactobacillus helveticus R0052, Bifidobacterium bifidum R0071, Bifidobacterium longum R0175)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to boost mental health and weight loss in obese women.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, short-term study (28 women, 4 weeks). Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or not last.
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Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)