While research continues to explore the potential role of probiotics in weight management, there are some promising findings regarding certain strains. According to recent studies, probiotics may have beneficial effects on reducing body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, though they do not significantly affect body weight itself¹².

1. Lactobacillus Strains: Specific strains such as Lactobacillus Casei Shirota, Lactobacillus Gasseri, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus Plantarum have shown potential in reducing BMI and waist circumference².

2. Bifidobacterium Strains: Similarly, Bifidobacterium Infantis, Bifidobacterium Longum, and Bifidobacterium Breve B3 have been associated with beneficial effects on obesity-related measures².

A study indicated that the probiotic compound AB001, when taken at higher doses, might support weight loss more effectively over the long term¹. However, results can vary, and further research is needed to establish consistent guidelines.

If you are considering probiotics for weight management, it might be beneficial to include these specific strains. Would you like me to assist you in finding specific probiotic products that contain these strains?

Footnotes

1. Pernilla Danielsson, "Evaluating probiotic efficacy on weight loss in adults with overweight through a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial," PubMed Central, 2024. ↩ ↩²

2. Simone Perna, "Is Probiotic Supplementation Useful for the Management of Body Weight and Other Anthropometric Measures?" PubMed Central, 2021. ↩ ↩² ↩³