Can probiotics and synbiotics help with weight loss?
In recent years, research has made exciting observations regarding the connection between gut flora and obesity. Recent studies have considered the gut microbiota a potential factor in obesity. Studies have demonstrated, on the one hand, that there is a difference between the microbiota of normal-weight and overweight individuals, but also a causal connection between dysbiosis (i.e., an imbalance in the gut flora) and various diseases. This also applies to obesity. This shows that obesity does not necessarily have to be caused by diet and lack of exercise alone, and that a lack of weight loss can also be influenced by the composition of the microbiome.
The good news
Further studies have shown that certain bacterial strains contribute to weight loss and fat breakdown! Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, in particular, have been shown to have positive effects. So why isn't this widely reported yet? The answer is as complex as it is simple: Previous studies often use different parameters, making it difficult to compare them and draw a consistent conclusion.
For example, one study examined a period of two weeks, another a period of 24 weeks. Often, neither the subjects' diets nor their physical activity were monitored. This makes it difficult to make generalized statements about the efficacy of bacterial strains. Therefore, no medical recommendations have yet been made regarding dosage and optimal duration of use. Another reason is that the effects of probiotics are very specific to the strain and can sometimes vary completely even within a species. In short: There is a lot of research, but clear conclusions are lacking...
...until now! Recent large-scale clinical studies using the bacterial composition of mybacs' Dietbacs® have demonstrated, for the first time, a significant difference compared to a placebo. This innovation demonstrates how successful probiotic-assisted weight loss can be. The subjects demonstrably lost weight, reduced waist circumference, and lowered cholesterol levels, even though they made no changes to their diet or daily routine.
Conclusion
So, in conclusion, yes, probiotics and especially synbiotics can help you lose weight. Synbiotics because the prebiotics, as "food," support the probiotics in their work even more. This can further enhance the positive effects of the probiotics and benefit you and your well-being.
