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The studies on these supplements are too messy and unreliable to say for sure if they help overweight kids — we can't trust the results much.

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The role of microbiome-modulating supplements in managing metabolic syndrome risk factors among overweight and obese youth: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis

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2025 Dec 24

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The role of microbiome-modulating supplements in managing metabolic syndrome risk factors among overweight and obese youth: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis

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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-025-06319-8

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Giving kids who are overweight special fiber supplements might help them lose a little weight or lower their BMI a bit, but we can't be sure because the studies are messy and not very reliable.

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