systematic_review
    2021

    Probiotics as a therapeutic strategy in obesity and overweight: a systematic review

    Unknown authors

    Published in Benef Microbes

    Key Findings

    Strain-specific probiotics showed inconsistent effects on body weight and adiposity in overweight and obese adults.

    Conclusions

    Insufficient evidence to recommend probiotics for weight control.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Probiotic effects on body weight in overweight and obese adults were inconsistent and strain-specific.

    Related Health Concerns

    Unexplained Weight Gain
    Obesity

    Study Details

    Year:2021
    Quality Score:6/10

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