{"id":13476,"date":"2020-12-14T20:01:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T20:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=13476"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"probiotics-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Probiotics For Weight Loss: Can These Supplements Help You Lose Weight And Belly Fat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#What_Are_Probiotics\" >What Are Probiotics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Which_Probiotics_Are_Best_For_Weight_Loss\" >Which Probiotics Are Best For Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Lactobacillus_And_Human_Body\" >Lactobacillus And Human Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Bifidobacterium\" >Bifidobacterium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#What_About_Probiotics_For_Mens_Weight_Loss_Should_Men_Take_Probiotics_Too\" >What About Probiotics For Men&#8217;s Weight Loss? Should Men Take Probiotics Too?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss_Microbiome_How_Gut_Bacteria_Affects_Weight_Loss\" >Probiotics For Weight Loss Microbiome: How Gut Bacteria Affects Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Production_Of_Short-Chain_Fatty_Acids\" >Production Of Short-Chain Fatty Acids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Regulating_Bile_Acid_Metabolism\" >Regulating Bile Acid Metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Induction_Of_Metabolic_Endotoxemia\" >Induction Of Metabolic Endotoxemia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#How_To_Use_Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\" >How To Use Probiotics For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#How_To_Take_Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\" >How To Take Probiotics For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#What_Probiotics_Are_Bad_For_Weight_Loss\" >What Probiotics Are Bad For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#Can_You_Use_Probiotics_And_Digestive_Enzymes_For_Weight_Loss\" >Can You Use Probiotics And Digestive Enzymes For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line_Do_Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss_Work\" >The Bottom Line: Do Probiotics For Weight Loss Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unaware of what probiotics are and some of their benefits and someone suggested that you use probiotics for weight loss, you might be surprised and confused. In this article we are going to look into questions related to this topic; questions such as &#8216;what kind of probiotics for weight loss should you look out for,&#8217; &#8216;how to use probiotics for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\">weight loss<\/a>,&#8217; &#8216;how to take probiotics for weight loss,&#8217; and probiotics for men&#8217;s weight loss as well as women&#8217;s weight loss&#8217; among others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Probiotics\"><\/span><b>What Are Probiotics?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are living microorganisms that are intended to have <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-fats-for-keto\/\">health benefits<\/a> when consumed or applied to the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/probiotics-what-you-need-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They are usually made from a combination of good live bacteria and\/or yeasts that naturally live within our bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human body can have as much as 3 lbs of bacteria at any given time (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.center4research.org\/bacteria-good-bad-ugly\/\">5<\/a>). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many of us are weary of bacteria as they can cause disease, it is important to make a distinction between bad and good bacteria. The good bacteria help with (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.center4research.org\/bacteria-good-bad-ugly\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up checks and balances in the immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enabling the breakdown of carbohydrates (sugars) and toxins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The absorption of the fatty acids needed for cell growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing of damaged tissues and protecting the cells in your intestines from invading pathogens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics for weight loss are made out of good bacteria. On the other hand, bad bacteria are what we should all be weary of. When these bad bacteria disrupt the normal microbiome in the body, it may result in diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body always has good and bad bacteria, but bad ones are always suppressed by the good ones. The right balance of bacteria in the body is important to prevent inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it's much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. 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BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\" rel=\"noopener\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Probiotics_Are_Best_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32570 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"probiotics for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Which Probiotics Are Best For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering what kind of probiotics for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resistance-training-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> you should invest in, the two most common are bacteria belonging to groups called<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lactobacillus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These bacteria are further divided into strains. These different strains have different functions in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for probiotics for weight loss, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is said to be the most effective in reducing weight and belly fat. Here are some animal studies that support this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2013, a study was done to see how the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> BNR17 strain would affect obese mice. The mice had type II diabetes and were fed a high-sucrose diet for 10 weeks. At the end of the 10 weeks, researchers found that this probiotic significantly reduced body weight in the obese and diabetic mice. They also noticed a reduction of white adipose tissue weight and the levels of leptin and insulin in the mice. They also saw an increase in the levels of fatty acid oxidation-related genes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23382926\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 2014 study, 6 lab mice were fed a 10%-fat diet containing the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SBT2055 probiotics strain for 24 weeks. At the end of the study, researchers found that this strain of probiotics had effects on weight loss. It prevented weight gain and fat accumulation in the mice. Furthermore, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBT2055 also reduced triglyceride levels in their bodies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23917447\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study done in 2013 evaluated the effects of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NT on lipid metabolism and fat synthesis in a mouse high-fat-diet model. After 13 weeks of this, the results showed that the probiotic reduced fat synthesis in the mice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24936362\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lactobacillus_And_Human_Body\"><\/span><strong>Lactobacillus And Human Body<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How about in humans? What does research say about the use of this strain of probiotics for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/compound-exercises-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>? The results have been positive and promising.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2015, a Japanese study revealed that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBT2055 increased fat emulsion droplet size, which resulted in the suppression of lipase-mediated fat hydrolysis. Not only does it prevent the absorption of fats in the body, it also helps you pass fat through fecal matter (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25884980\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2010, researchers sought to find out the effects of this same probiotic in abdominal visceral and subcutaneous fat. The study was conducted on 87 subjects all with a higher than normal BMI. Some subjects consumed fermented milk with the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBT2055 while the others did not.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the study, those who had been consuming the fermented milk with the probiotic noticed a reduction in their abdominal visceral and subcutaneous fat areas, BMI, and overall body weight. When their body measurements were taken, they also found that they had lost inches around their waist and hips (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20216555\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2013, another study followed 210 people with significant amounts of belly fat. The test subjects were required to consume fermented milk containing the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBT2055.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bifidobacterium\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32261 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502-1024x576.png\" alt=\"probiotics for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4502.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Bifidobacterium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 12 weeks of this, it was found that the probiotic led to a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-tips-for-teens\/\">reduction in body weight<\/a>, fat around organs, body mass index (BMI), waist size, and hip circumference (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23614897\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, it should be noted that once the participants stopped taking the probiotic, most anthropometric measurements almost went back to baseline measurements within 4 weeks.While the Lactobacillus strains are the best probiotics for weight loss, research also shows that some <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strains could also work to combat weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352939315000202\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One study showed that the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum CECT 7765<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strain helps reduce body weight gain, fat mass, plasma glucose and inflammation in diet-induced obese mice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium longum <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was also found to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/nighttime-smoothie-for-weight-loss\/\">reduce body weight gain<\/a>, fat mass, insulin resistance, systolic blood pressure, and metabolic endotoxemia in rats(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1258\/ebm.2011.010399\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In humans, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium longum <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">led to reduced steatosis, metabolic endotoxemia, insulin resistance, and inflammation in 66 overweight patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352939315000202\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on probiotics for women&#8217;s weight loss has also shown positive results. A randomized controlled trial done in 2019 looked into the effects of the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CECT 8145 in humans. 135 obese persons participated in the study for 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants who took this probiotic daily for the duration of the trial noticed that they had lost significantly more belly fat and had reduced BMI and waist circumference, compared with those taking a placebo. The interesting thing about the trial is that these results showed were higher in women as compared to the men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30262813\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-dried-fruit-for-weight-loss\/\">Best Dried Fruit For Weight Loss: Can These Healthy Snacks Keep Hunger At Bay?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Probiotics_For_Mens_Weight_Loss_Should_Men_Take_Probiotics_Too\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32116 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Bifidobacterium for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>What About Probiotics For Men&#8217;s Weight Loss? Should Men Take Probiotics Too?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they should because like health, probiotics know no gender. However, probiotics are not a magic pill for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-day-workout-routine-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/weight-loss\/a21272671\/probiotic-foods-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). All they do is balance your gut bacteria. They help get rid of unhealthy bacteria, creating an environment with gut diversity that helps in maintaining a healthy weight. Please note that just because probiotics for weight loss will not melt the fat away does not mean that you shouldn&#8217;t consider them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics, in general, have other incredible benefits such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alleviating symptoms of bothersome skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/46502-probiotics-hold-promise-skin-conditions.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boosting your immune system &#8211; They enhance the innate immunity and modulate pathogen-induced inflammation via toll-like receptor-regulated signaling pathways (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4006993\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alleviating and curbing allergies and allergy symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2017\/03\/170301142203.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mantra\/\">Boosting your mood<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0889159115000884\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss_Microbiome_How_Gut_Bacteria_Affects_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32108 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4463-1024x576.png\" alt=\"should men take probiotics\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4463.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4463-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4463.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4463.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Probiotics For Weight Loss Microbiome: How Gut Bacteria Affects Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is way more activity, other than digestion and nutrient absorption, that goes on in our bodies when we eat. A 2018 study showed that gut microbiota and intestinal bacteria have a major role in modulating body weight and energy metabolism. Here is how (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6266556\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Production_Of_Short-Chain_Fatty_Acids\"><\/span>Production Of Short-Chain Fatty Acids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once gut microbiota ferments non-digestible polysaccharides, it produces a large amount of SCFAs, namely acetate, propionate, and butyrate. Studies have found that these three are produced by the following specific intestinal bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6265305\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acetate specifically is produced by most of the enteric bacteria such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp., Akkermansia muciniphila, Bacteroides spp., Prevotella spp., Ruminococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propionate is produced by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phascolarctobacterium succinatutens, Bacteroides spp., Dialister spp., Megasphaera elsdenii, Veillonella spp. Coprococcus catus, Roseburia inulinivorans, Ruminococcus obeum, Salmonella spp.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butyrate is produced by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roseburia spp. Eubacterium rectale, Clostridium leptum, Eubacterium hallii, Coprococcus eutactus, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Eubacterium rectale, Anaerostipes caccae, and Coprococcus catus<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acetate affects body weight in that it helps control our appetite, produces satiety hormones making us feel full and improves lipid metabolism and energy expenditure (i.e. calorie burning) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723943\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Propionate contributes to weight control by increasing the levels of PYY, GLP-1, and leptin, decreases serum cholesterol levels and liver lipogenesis, and inducing satiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butyrate is said to prevent increases in body weight without altering food intake or energy expenditure. It improves insulin sensitivity and decreases the respiratory exchange ratio (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6266556\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A 2018 review concluded that diet supplementation with synbiotics prepared using selected strains has a significant impact in exert weight-reduction and anti-inflammatory activity in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A combination of probiotics such as Lactobacillus gasseri and prebiotics like galactomannan and\/or inulin fibers can lead to better weight management as the boost the production of short chain fatty acids and microbiota &#8216;re-configuration&#8217; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30468509\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulating_Bile_Acid_Metabolism\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31978 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"probiotics for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-2.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-2-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Regulating Bile Acid Metabolism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bile acids are the end products of cholesterol catabolism. Bacterial bile salt hydrolases (BSH) are produced by various microbial species, including those in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterococcus, and Clostridium genera.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increase or decrease of these bile salts affects body weight through nuclear farnesoid X receptor and G-protein-coupled bile acid receptor 1 mediated mechanisms. These two factors usually affect weight gain or loss through energy homeostasis, bile acid homeostasis, and glucose metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2-day-fast-weight-loss\/\">2 Day Fast For Weight Loss: A Simple Metabolism-Boosting Technique<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Induction_Of_Metabolic_Endotoxemia\"><\/span><b>Induction Of Metabolic Endotoxemia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic endotoxemia occurs when a person&#8217;s microbiome in the gut fails to protect the body from absorbing toxins during the digestion of a meal or snack. When the bad gut bacteria increase and the good bacteria decrease, it leads to metabolic disturbances which may cause glucose intolerance, hepatic insulin resistance, and fat deposit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Use_Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>How To Use Probiotics For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you take probiotics everyday? Unless you are experiencing specific GI symptoms that would benefit from the replacement of your good bacteria, it is unnecessary as you can get most of the probiotics you need through the food you eat. They are unlike multivitamins and should be taken with caution (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cspinet.org\/tip\/should-you-take-probiotic-every-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). According to Harvard Medical School, most probiotics in the market are not monitored by the FDA; that means that you can never truly be sure if the probiotic you have purchased is well-studied and of high-quality or not (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/should-you-take-probiotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For you to best understand how to use probiotics for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-hacks\/\">weight loss<\/a> &#8211; and if you actually need them &#8211; please talk to your doctor or dietitian.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Take_Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38959 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5122-1024x576.png\" alt=\"probiotics for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5122.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5122-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5122.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5122-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5122.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>How To Take Probiotics For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before rushing to the nearest pharmacy to get some over the counter probiotics for weight loss, look closer to home. You can get probiotics from fermented foods such as kefir, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-kimchi-keto\/\">sauerkraut<\/a>, kombucha, fermented or raw cheeses, raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother), kimchi (fermented cabbage), natto, miso, or tempeh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Probiotics_Are_Bad_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Probiotics Are Bad For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comparative meta-analysis done in 2012 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0882401012001106\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) showed that the probiotic strains <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus fermentum <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lactobacillus ingluviei <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cause weight gain in animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Use_Probiotics_And_Digestive_Enzymes_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Can You Use Probiotics And Digestive Enzymes For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They could be useful. As we have seen above, probiotics works within the body to help combat weight gain in several ways. On the other hand, digestive enzymes help break down proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other nutrients\u00a0 into smaller components. While digestive enzymes may not directly boost weight loss, digestive enzyme inhibitors might. They decrease the absorption of certain macronutrients which can lead to weight loss and fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/digestive-enzymes-and-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Do_Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss_Work\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Do Probiotics For Weight Loss Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the specific strain, probiotics for weight loss may help you lose some weight. That being said, they are not a magical pill that will cause drastic weight loss results. Sustainable weight loss is only achieved through exercise and a well-balanced diet. If you are considering getting some probiotics for weight loss, please be sure to consult your doctor or dietitian first before making and decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Probiotics_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0889159115000884\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2017\/03\/170301142203.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies? Probiotic combination may curb your symptoms, new study finds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, sciencedaily.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23382926\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-obesity effect of Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 in high-sucrose diet-induced obese mice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23917447\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-obesity effect of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 accompanied by inhibition of pro-inflammatory gene expression in the visceral adipose tissue in diet-induced obese mice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.center4research.org\/bacteria-good-bad-ugly\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacteria: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., center4research.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1258\/ebm.2011.010399\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacterium longum supplementation improved high-fat-fed-induced metabolic syndrome and promoted intestinal Reg I gene expression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, journals.sagepub.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0882401012001106\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative meta-analysis of the effect of Lactobacillus species on weight gain in humans and animals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/digestive-enzymes-and-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do Digestive Enzymes Promote Weight Loss?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, healthline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30262813\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of daily consumption of the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CECT 8145 on anthropometric adiposity biomarkers in abdominally obese subjects: a randomized controlled trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24936362\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria on Lipid Metabolism and Fat Synthesis in Mice Fed a High-fat Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23614897\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 in fermented milk on abdominal adiposity in adults in a randomised controlled trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6265305\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gut Microbiota, Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Herbal Medicines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6266556\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is It Time to Use Probiotics to Prevent or Treat Obesity?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25884980\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 suppresses fatty acid release through enlargement of fat emulsion size in vitro and promotes fecal fat excretion in healthy Japanese subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352939315000202\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight for a better health: Role for the gut microbiota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/probiotics-what-you-need-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics: What You Need To Know<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, nccih.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4006993\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics and immune health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/46502-probiotics-hold-promise-skin-conditions.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics Hold Promise for 4 Skin Conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, livescience.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30468509\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics for weight loss and metabolic syndrome in the microbiome era<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20216555\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulation of abdominal adiposity by probiotics (Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055) in adults with obese tendencies in a randomized controlled trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a 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They are usually made from a combination of good live bacteria and\/or yeasts that naturally live within our bodies.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human body can have as much as 3 lbs of bacteria at any given time (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.center4research.org\/bacteria-good-bad-ugly\/\">5<\/a>). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many of us are weary of bacteria as they can cause disease, it is important to make a distinction between bad and good bacteria. 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