A gut health expert suggests that incorporating a single item into your diet can significantly improve gut health and aid in weight loss. Suzie Sawyer, a clinical nutritionist, emphasizes the benefits of probiotics in supporting weight management goals.
According to Suzie, who serves as an advisor for PrecisionBiotics, gut health has profound effects on both psychological and physical well-being, impacting mood, cognition, immunity, and weight. This is largely due to the complex interaction known as the gut-brain axis, which also influences the gut microbiome.
Recent research from PrecisionBiotics reveals that a staggering 96% of adult Brits recognize the link between gut health and overall quality of life. However, 44% are unaware of the actions that can be taken to support their gut health.
Research continues to demonstrate the critical role gut health plays in weight management, with probiotics like Bifidobacterium BB-12 gaining attention for their effectiveness. This particular strain has been shown to help prevent weight gain, especially when consuming high-fat diets.
In one study involving 220 participants aged between 30 and 65, those who took a mixed probiotic containing BB-12 for six months saw a reduction in body weight by an average of 1.34 kg, along with improvements in BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio. A meta-analysis of 20 randomized controlled trials further supported these findings, revealing significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) and waist circumferences due to probiotic supplementation.
Probiotics are thought to impact weight loss through various means, including strengthening the immune response, regulating endogenous microbiota, improving intestinal barrier functions, and influencing hormone secretion—all of which can contribute to appetite regulation.
Here are three ways to enhance your gut health to potentially aid in weight loss:
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Incorporate a strain-specific probiotic, such as BB-12, into your daily routine. PrecisionBiotics’ Daily Good Bacteria Gut Health supplement contains this effective strain.
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Adopt a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, like berries and greens, along with fiber-rich foods, as these work synergistically with probiotics to enhance gut health by promoting bacterial diversity.
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Maintain regular meal times, as consistency is essential for establishing a healthy gut microbiota.
It is advised by the British Dietetic Association to take probiotics for at least four weeks, allowing sufficient time for them to exert their beneficial effects via the gut-brain axis and initiate positive changes in the body.
Source: Gloucestershire Live
