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Obesity-Associated Gut Microbiota is Enriched in Lactobacillus reuteri and Depleted in Bifidobacterium animalis

This 2011 study analyzed stool samples from 68 obese and 47 normal-weight individuals using quantitative PCR and culture techniques. The findings indicated that Lactobacillus reuteri was significantly more abundant in obese subjects (OR = 1.79; 95% CI: 1.03–3.10; P = 0.04), while Bifidobacterium animalis and Methanobrevibacter smithii were more prevalent

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

The use of probiotics in healthy volunteers with evacuation disorders and hard stools: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study

This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study assessed the efficacy of two probiotic blends in managing evacuation disorders and hard stools among 300 healthy volunteers aged 24–71 years. Participants were divided into three groups: Group A received a placebo; Group B received a combination of Lactobacillus plantarum LP01 and Bifidobacterium breve BR03

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