Studies Find Probiotics Effective for Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes

Supplementing with certain specific strains of bacteria has been shown in research to improve metabolic health and foster fat loss. 
Studies Find Probiotics Effective for Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes
Studies are finding specific probiotic treatments can help with both weight loss and symptoms associated with Type 2 diabetes. Shutterstock
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Probiotics can be useful for assisting with fat loss, and new research shows certain bacterial strains even lower health risks associated with Type 2 diabetes.

Two new studies have pinpointed specific bacterial connections that look promising for addressing obesity—and related metabolic diseases—with probiotics. It’s the sort of evidence-based clarity needed to navigate the confusing, cluttered, and sometimes contradicting claims of the probiotic marketplace.

Amy Denney
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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