Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum LMT1-48 on Body Fat in Overweight Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Sohn M, Jung H, Lee WS, Kim TH
Published in Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 2x10^10 CFU L. plantarum LMT1-48 for 12 weeks with CT-measured abdominal visceral fat area
Key Findings
Body weight decreased significantly in the probiotic group but not placebo, with a similar between-group pattern for abdominal visceral fat area (P=0.041).
Conclusions
A specific L. plantarum strain modestly reduced body weight and visceral fat in overweight adults.
Limitations
Single strain and single centre, short duration, small absolute weight change (~0.9 kg), strain-specific results.
Supplements Studied
A similar pattern was found in abdominal VFA between the two groups (P=0.041).
Outcomes Measured
A similar pattern was found in abdominal VFA between the two groups (P=0.041).
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Probiotic manufacturer collaboration
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