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Do Probiotic Supplements Aid In Weight Loss?
Question: Are probiotic supplements good for you and are they safe also. Will they aid in weight loss and are there any negative side effects?
Brief Answer:
can help with weight loss, side effects uncommon
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Probiotics are considered beneficial.
They are medical studies that indicate the probiotics can be helpful with weight loss in different ways including reducing abdominal fat and body weight.
The titles of the studies can be provided if you wish to take a look.
In terms of side effects , most persons do not experience any negative effects. If effects occur they are usually mild and may include bloating.
In theory, in persons with an impaired/not working immune system, it can cause growth of bacteria to occur.
Prebioitcs (carbohydrates that cannot be digested but that is used as food by the probiotics), has also been found to be useful in weight loss.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
can help with weight loss, side effects uncommon
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Probiotics are considered beneficial.
They are medical studies that indicate the probiotics can be helpful with weight loss in different ways including reducing abdominal fat and body weight.
The titles of the studies can be provided if you wish to take a look.
In terms of side effects , most persons do not experience any negative effects. If effects occur they are usually mild and may include bloating.
In theory, in persons with an impaired/not working immune system, it can cause growth of bacteria to occur.
Prebioitcs (carbohydrates that cannot be digested but that is used as food by the probiotics), has also been found to be useful in weight loss.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
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