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
Surprising Findings
Probiotics may influence the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates digestion and metabolism.
Most people think of probiotics as gut helpers, not brain-body nerve regulators. This suggests they could affect appetite and metabolic rate through neural pathways.
Practical Takeaways
Consider trying a probiotic with *Lactobacillus gasseri* BNR17 or *Bifidobacterium breve* B-3 for 8–12 weeks if you're overweight and want to support metabolic health.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Probiotics may influence the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates digestion and metabolism.
Most people think of probiotics as gut helpers, not brain-body nerve regulators. This suggests they could affect appetite and metabolic rate through neural pathways.
Practical Takeaways
Consider trying a probiotic with *Lactobacillus gasseri* BNR17 or *Bifidobacterium breve* B-3 for 8–12 weeks if you're overweight and want to support metabolic health.
Publication
Journal
BioMed Research International
Year
2019
Authors
B. Sivamaruthi, P. Kesika, N. Suganthy, C. Chaiyasut
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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).