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Probiotics, Yogurt Can Hasten Weight Loss
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First Posted: Jul 12, 2016 06:59 AM EDT
According to a new study, the consumption of probiotics or good bacteria can fast track your weight loss. Taking probiotics can also lead to reduced body mass index.
The new study is based on a new meta-analysis and is now published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.
Probiotics can be consumed from yogurts. Throughout the years, many have claimed that this good bacteria is indeed good for the health, especially by ridding of stomach problems and improving immunity.
The study involves findings of 25 randomized human trials that looked at the effect of probiotic consumption on body weight and BMI in more than 1,900 healthy adults. They concluded that probiotics can lead to reduction of weight and decrease of BMI. This is especially remarkable among overweight adults. Probiotics taken for two months or eight weeks can lead to effective weight loss.
"To date, quite a few researchers have investigated the effects of probiotics on body weight and BMI, without a consistent result," lead author Qingqing Zhang said. The research is a breakthrough in light of this.
The weight lost can be considered or described a "modest." But this should not be undermined. Small weight loss is enough to generate great benefits, such a lowered risk of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
CNN also reported that drinking a lot of water can aid weight loss. While it is not really a new idea, this notion now has serious evidence backing it up. The study that established this based its findings on 10,000 adults from 18 to 64 years old. Drinking water and eating hydrated fruits and vegetables can be very helpful in weight management.
"Staying hydrated is good for you no matter what, and our study suggests it may also be linked to maintaining a healthy weight," said lead author Dr. Tammy Chang, an assistant professor in the department of family medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. "Our findings suggest that hydration may deserve more attention when thinking about addressing obesity on a population level."
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First Posted: Jul 12, 2016 06:59 AM EDT
According to a new study, the consumption of probiotics or good bacteria can fast track your weight loss. Taking probiotics can also lead to reduced body mass index.
The new study is based on a new meta-analysis and is now published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.
Probiotics can be consumed from yogurts. Throughout the years, many have claimed that this good bacteria is indeed good for the health, especially by ridding of stomach problems and improving immunity.
The study involves findings of 25 randomized human trials that looked at the effect of probiotic consumption on body weight and BMI in more than 1,900 healthy adults. They concluded that probiotics can lead to reduction of weight and decrease of BMI. This is especially remarkable among overweight adults. Probiotics taken for two months or eight weeks can lead to effective weight loss.
"To date, quite a few researchers have investigated the effects of probiotics on body weight and BMI, without a consistent result," lead author Qingqing Zhang said. The research is a breakthrough in light of this.
The weight lost can be considered or described a "modest." But this should not be undermined. Small weight loss is enough to generate great benefits, such a lowered risk of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
CNN also reported that drinking a lot of water can aid weight loss. While it is not really a new idea, this notion now has serious evidence backing it up. The study that established this based its findings on 10,000 adults from 18 to 64 years old. Drinking water and eating hydrated fruits and vegetables can be very helpful in weight management.
"Staying hydrated is good for you no matter what, and our study suggests it may also be linked to maintaining a healthy weight," said lead author Dr. Tammy Chang, an assistant professor in the department of family medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. "Our findings suggest that hydration may deserve more attention when thinking about addressing obesity on a population level."
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