Can good belly bugs help you stay slim?
A Review on Role of Microbiome in Obesity and Antiobesity Properties of Probiotic Supplements
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
This paper looks at whether taking good bacteria (probiotics) can help people lose weight or stay healthy by changing the tiny bugs in their belly.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 51 / 5
Evidence Score
Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
This paper looks at whether taking good bacteria (probiotics) can help people lose weight or stay healthy by changing the tiny bugs in their belly.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 51 / 5
Evidence Score
Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
Publication
Authors
Sivamaruthi BS, Kesika P, Suganthy N, Chaiyasut C
Related Content
Claims (2)
Having a healthy mix of gut bacteria can help your body manage blood sugar better and respond more effectively to insulin.
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) and reducing others (Firmicutes).