Microplastic menace: probiotic shows promise in fighting hidden obesity triggers
NCT ID NCT07416214
First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics) we are exposed to daily can contribute to obesity and gut problems. Researchers gave 96 overweight adults a probiotic supplement or a placebo to see if it could reduce the harmful effects of microplastics. The goal was to find a simple nutritional way to protect health from everyday plastic exposure.
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School of Public Health, Fudan University
Shanghai, Xuhui, 200030, China
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