meta_analysis
    2025

    Effects of oral supplementation of probiotics on body weight and visceral fat in obese patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review

    Unknown authors

    Published in Sci Rep

    Key Findings

    Probiotic supplementation produced small reductions in body weight and visceral fat with substantial heterogeneity between trials.

    Conclusions

    Effect sizes are modest and of limited clinical significance.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Probiotic supplementation produced small reductions in body weight and visceral fat in obese patients.

    Related Health Concerns

    Unexplained Weight Gain

    Study Details

    Year:2025
    Quality Score:6/10

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