Lose Belly Fat with Probiotics

Mar 9, 2023

How to Lose Weight and Belly Fat with Probiotics.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that have health benefits when eaten. They are found in both supplements and fermented foods. Probiotics may improve digestive health, heart health and immune function, to name a few. Moreover, probiotics have been proven to help you lose weight and belly fat.

Do Probiotics Affect Changes in Weight?

It is thought that certain probiotics may inhibit the absorption of dietary fat, increasing the amount of fat excreted with fecees. In other words, they make you “harvest” fewer calories from the foods in your diet.

Another benefit of consuming probiotics is they release hormone GLP-1 that reduces the appetite and increased levels of this hormone may help you burn calories and fat. Probiotics may also increase levels of the protein ANGPTL4. This may lead to decreased fat storage.

Further, there is also a lot of evidence that obesity is linked to inflammation in the brain. Hence, by improving gut health, probiotics may reduce systemic inflammation and protect against obesity and other diseases.

Studies have found that certain strains of the Lactobacillus family can help you lose weight and belly fat. Some strains of the Lactobacillus family have been shown to reduce weight and belly fat especially fat around organs, BMI, waist size and hip circumference. Lactobacillus gasseri appears to be the most effective.

Some Probiotics May Prevent Weight Gain.

Losing weight is not the only way to fight obesity. Prevention is even more important, as in preventing the weight from accumulating in the first place.

Certain probiotic strains may be able to prevent weight gain on a high-calorie diet. Some Probiotic Strains May Increase the Risk of Weight Gain and Obesity. Not all studies have found that probiotics help with weight loss. The effects depend on the probiotic strain, and may also vary between individuals.

Probiotics Offer a Wide Range of Health Benefits.

However, their effects on weight are mixed, and seem to depend on the type of probiotic. Evidence indicates that Lactobacillus gasseri may help people with obesity lose weight and belly fat. Additionally, a blend of probiotics called VSL#3 may reduce weight gain on a high-calorie diet.

At the end of the day, certain types of probiotics may have modest effects on your weight, especially when combined with a healthy, real food-based diet. Nevertheless, there are many other reasons to take a probiotic supplement besides weight loss. They can improve digestive health, reduce inflammation, improve cardiovascular risk factors and even help fight depression and anxiety.

Tips to Nurture your Gut with Probiotics and Lose Belly Fat

1. Take a high-quality daily probiotic formula to treat your gut to billions of beneficial bacteria that can work to support your metabolism at its very core.
2. Load up on fermented foods for a powerful probiotic feast. Kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi are all great sources of friendly flora.
3. Feed the probiotics in your gut with prebiotics, indigestible fibers that are your belly bugs’ favorite food source. Indulge in honey, oats, bananas, asparagus, and onions—and add in a daily prebiotic powder supplement for maximum support.
4. Avoid antibiotics when possible, both as medicine and in the food supply.
5. Steer clear of antibacterial cleaners and chemicals, which also kill the good bacteria trying so hard to set up shop in your body. Look for natural cleaners like gentle soap, water, baking soda, and apple cider vinegar.
6. Limit your exposure to environmental toxins. Not only do these harm your beneficial microbes, but they can also disrupt your hormonal balance, which is critical for staying at a healthy weight.

The good news is that adding in probiotics to your health regimen is a simple way to support proper microbial balance in your digestive tract, which can help you maintain healthy weight management and metabolism.

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