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Several studies showed probiotic effectiveness at the species level for specific Blautia species.
Practitioners may consider specific Blautia species as potential probiotics in obesity management.
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Additionally, several studies showed probiotic effectiveness at the species level for Blautia coccoides, B. wexlerae, B. hansenii, B. producta, and B. luti.
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The Ambiguous Correlation of Blautia with Obesity: A Systematic Review
Warren Chanda et al. · Microorganisms · 2024
DOI 10.3390/microorganisms12091768
Meta-analysisCited 34×
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