Effects of Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 on body weight and adipose tissue mass in diet-induced overweight rats
- 2010-10
- The Journal of Microbiology 48(5)
- Ji-hee Kang
- S. Yun
- Han-Oh Park
- PubMed: 21046354
- DOI: 10.1007/s12275-010-0363-8
Abstract
We investigated the weight-gain suppressive effect of Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 isolated from human breast milk. Rats were fed a high-carbohydrate diet and administered BNR17 (BNR17 group) twice daily for twelve weeks. Changes were observed in body weight and white adipose tissue mass. The percent increase in body weight (P=0.0331) and fat pad mass (P<0.01) was significantly lower in the BNR17 group, and the FER was moderately lower (P=0.0769). These data suggest that BNR17 can prevent diet-induced overweight and may become an alternative method for treating weight problems and obesity.
Research Insights
| Supplement | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 | Reduced Body Fat Mass | Beneficial | Large |
| Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 | Reduced Body Weight | Beneficial | Moderate |
| Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 | Reduced Feed Efficiency Ratio | Beneficial | Small |