Gut health and weight are definitely related, but losing fat isn't as simple as taking the right probiotic.
losing belly fat one of them? Well, the jury is still out, according to Linda Nguyen, MD, a gastroenterologist at Stanford Health Care. Research into the manipulation of gut bacteria to promote overall health has certainly intensified, she said, but it's not quite that easy.
"Unfortunately, that's a very simplistic way of looking at things, because there are so many different things that can affect the microbiome," Dr. Nguyen said. Beyond simply what probiotic supplements you might take, diet, stress, sleep, medication, and inflammation all have the potential to play a role in both your weight and your gut health, she said.
It's also good to remember that, probiotics or not, you can't spot-reduce fat, including the fat around your belly. Weight loss in general will help to decrease your body fat, which means you will eventually see results around your midsection, though when that happens is up to your genetics and . With that said, it's still worth exploring whether probiotics can help you lose weight, and especially body fat.What Are Probiotics?
Probiotics are bacteria, living microorganisms that you ingest and that reside in your gut. It sounds a bit freaky, but they're extremely beneficial, Dr. Nguyen explained: having diverse strains of bacteria in your intestines"is a sign of digestive and overall health," she told POPSUGAR. Specifically, certain kinds of probiotics can aid in
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