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Prebiotics, Probiotics, FMT / Manipulators of the Intestinal Microbiota

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Conclusions from preclinical studies

Bifidobacterium animalis lactis + Fructooligosaccharides /FOS) & Adiposity / obesity

The influence of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) consumption on body composition and gut microbiota was more significant compared to the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis lactis. Nonetheless, the enhancement in glucose AUC observed with both prebiotics and probiotics highlights the positive impact of each of these "biotic" agents on glycemic control.
Bomhof et al. 2014 Obesity 22: 763-771

Conclusions from systematic reviews and meta-analyses

A systematic review and meta-analysis (1), which incorporated 25 randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) and encompassed research up to **June 202…

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prebiotics and synbiotics effects on glycaemia, insulin concentrations and lipid parameters in adult patients with overweight or obesity
Beserra et al. 2015 Clin Nutr 34(5): 845-58
Meta-Analysis
Review
Combined effects of oligofructose and Bifidobacterium animalis on gut microbiota and glycemia in obese rats
Bomhof et al. 2014 Obesity 22: 763-771
Effects of a Diet-Based Weight-Reducing Program with Probiotic Supplementation on Satiety Efﬁciency, Eating Behaviour Traits, and Psychosocial Behaviours in Obese Individuals
Sanchez et al. 2017 Nutrients. 9: 284
Effects of probiotics and synbiotics on obesity, insulin resistance syndrome, type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a review of human clinical trials
Sáez-Lara et al. 2016 Int J Mol Sci 17: 928
Review
Effects of Probiotics and Synbiotics on Weight Loss in Subjects with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review
Alvarez-Arraño & Martín-Peláez 2021 Nutrients 13(10): 3627
Review
Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, Postbiotics, and Obesity: Current Evidence, Controversies, and Perspectives
Vallianou et al. 2020 Curr Obes Rep. 9(3): 179-92
Review
The effects of prebiotic, probiotic or synbiotic supplementation on overweight/obesity indicators: an umbrella review of the trials’ meta-analyses
Rasaei et al. 2024 Front Endocrinol 15: 1277921
Meta-Analysis
Review

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