The Claim
In a mouse model of dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-induced polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), daily oral administration of the probiotic strain BL21 at a dose of 1 × 10⁹ colony-forming units (CFU) for 8 weeks was associated with increased serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2), and decreased levels of testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH), suggesting a potential role for BL21 in restoring hormonal balance linked to improved ovarian function.
What the research says
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Giving a certain probiotic to mice with a condition like PCOS helped balance their hormones — boosting some that help with egg release and lowering others that are too high — which might mean their ovaries started working better.
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In a mouse model of DHT-induced PCOS, 8 weeks of daily oral BL21 supplementation at 1 × 10⁹ CFU was associated with increased serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2), and decreased testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH), indicating a potential role in restoring hormonal balance characteristic of improved ovarian function.
What the research says
1 studyThe study gave a specific probiotic to mice with a condition like PCOS and found it improved key hormones involved in reproduction, which supports the idea that it helps balance hormones.
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