From Medical News Today
Researcher think that probiotics may promote weight loss by:
- increasing the amount of short chain fatty acids producing bacteria, which increase fatty acid oxidation and decrease fat storage
- decreasing inflammation by reducing the abundance of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) producers
- influencing appetite and metabolism
- reducing fat accumulation
- regulating pro-inflammatory genes
- improving insulin sensitivity
Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that research investigating the potential effects of probiotics on weight loss is ongoing. Although scientists have narrowed down several ways in which probiotics influence weight, they still do not know the exact mechanisms.
