Do probiotics really help with weight loss and reducing belly fat?

How gut bacteria affect metabolism: Metabolism is the process by which the body uses energy to perform bodily functions. It’s a continuous process ensuring all body systems work, even during sleep. How metabolism functions and uses energy (burning calories) changes over time and with age.

Research indicates that the composition of bacteria in the digestive system impacts metabolism. Discussions and studies are ongoing about how this happens and which bacterial species have what effects. However, the microbiome influences metabolic processes through cholesterol absorption, blood pressure, and glucose metabolism (how glucose is used and stored).

February 7, 2025 | 6:02 am