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Administration of specific probiotic strains (e.g., L. gasseri SBT2055, L. plantarum) for 6-12 weeks significantly reduces body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and visceral fat area in overweight or obese adults.
If you are overweight, try adding a probiotic containing L. gasseri SBT2055 or L. plantarum to your daily routine for at least 12 weeks. This is not a magic bullet, but studies show it can help reduce belly fat and BMI when combined with your normal diet. It works best when you choose the specific strains mentioned in research.
L. gasseri SBT2055... Reduction in BMI, waist, abdominal VFA, and hip circumference. L. plantarum... Reduction in BMI and arterial BP values.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple randomized controlled trials cited in Table 3, though the paper notes the effect is 'less pronounced' than drugs.
Source
Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics on Human Health
Paulina Markowiak‐Kopeć et al. · Nutrients · 2017
DOI 10.3390/nu9091021
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