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    2013
    High Quality

    Effect of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 in fermented milk on abdominal adiposity in adults in a randomised controlled trial

    Kadooka Y, Sato M, Ogawa A, Miyoshi M, Uenishi H, Ogawa H, Ikuyama K, Kagoshima M, Tsuchida T

    Published in British Journal of Nutrition

    Methodology

    Twelve-week randomised controlled trial comparing two lower doses of L. gasseri SBT2055 in fermented milk against control on CT-measured abdominal fat

    Key Findings

    Both lower probiotic doses reduced visceral fat area by around 8 percent compared with control, with reductions in body weight and BMI.

    Conclusions

    Lower doses of LG2055 retain the abdominal fat-reducing effect.

    Limitations

    Industry conducted; effects modest and dependent on continued intake.

    Supplements Studied

    Both lower probiotic doses reduced visceral fat area by around 8 percent compared with control, with reductions in body weight and BMI.

    Outcomes Measured

    Both lower probiotic doses reduced visceral fat area by around 8 percent compared with control, with reductions in body weight and BMI.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Sample Size:210
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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