Can probiotics and synbiotics help with weight loss?
In recent years, research has made exciting observations about the connection between gut flora and obesity. Recent studies consider the gut microbiota a potential factor in obesity. Studies have shown both a difference between the microbiota of normal-weight and overweight individuals and a causal link between dysbiosis (an imbalance in gut flora) and various diseases. This also applies to obesity. This shows that overweight is not caused solely by diet and lack of exercise, and that a lack of weight loss may 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 reduction! Especially lactobacilli and bifidobacteria have demonstrated positive effects here. So why isn’t this widely reported yet? The answer is as complex as it is simple: previous studies often have different parameters, making it difficult to compare them and reach a unified conclusion.
One study considered a period of 2 weeks, another 24 weeks. Often, neither the participants' diet plans nor their physical activity were monitored. This made it difficult to draw general conclusions about the efficiency of bacterial strains. Therefore, no medical recommendations regarding dosage and optimal duration of intake have been made so far. Another reason is that the effects of probiotics are very specific depending on the strain and can even vary significantly within a species. In short: there is a lot of research, but clear statements are still missing…
…until now! Because the latest large clinical studies with the bacterial composition of Dietbacs® from mybacs have for the first time shown a significant difference compared to placebo. This innovation demonstrates how successful weight loss supported by probiotics can be. In these studies, participants showed measurable weight reduction, decreased waist circumference, and lowered cholesterol levels, even though they did not change their diet or daily routine.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it can be said: Yes, probiotics and especially synbiotics can help with weight loss. Synbiotics do so because the prebiotics serve as "food" that further supports the probiotics in their work. This can enhance the positive effect of probiotics and help you and your well-being.
