Probiotics might help with weight loss by changing how your body burns energy, turning certain genes on or off, and shifting the balance of gut bacteria—like boosting good bacteria (Bacteroidetes)...

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A Review on Role of Microbiome in Obesity and Antiobesity Properties of Probiotic Supplements

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2019

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A Review on Role of Microbiome in Obesity and Antiobesity Properties of Probiotic Supplements

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DOI: 10.1155/2019/3291367

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