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Probiotic therapy does not significantly affect body mass index (BMI), blood glucose (GLU), or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels in NAFLD patients.
Do not expect probiotics to help you lose weight or lower your LDL cholesterol if you have fatty liver. They may help your liver enzymes and inflammation, but for weight and cholesterol management, you still need to focus on diet and exercise.
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However, the use of probiotics was not associated with changes in body mass index (BMI), glucose (GLU) and low density lipoprotein (LDL)
Why this rating
Based on the same meta-analysis of 4 RCTs.
Source
Effects of probiotics on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis
Han Ma · World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2013
DOI 10.3748/wjg.v19.i40.6911
Meta-analysis · 4 studiesCited 353×
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