What Are Probiotics? Probiotic Supplements, Foods, Uses, Benefits

Weight loss

Another one of the many pleasant probiotics side effects may be weight loss—among the foods that will turn your meals into calorie burners are those which help keep your gut working optimally. One study found obese women to lose weight with Lactobacillus rhamnosus supplements. Although Zuckerbrot says more research is needed to prove efficacy, a review of research found that obese people have higher levels of certain types of gut bacteria compared to leaner people.