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Probiotics for Weight Loss • 7 Simple Steps To Succeed

Last updated on October 2, 2020 By Ken Silvers

Consuming probiotics for weight loss is based on solid research and much experience. In addition, it’s simple!

Studies show that probiotics work well for weight control in obese people, even lowering the persistent abdominal fat. This is good news, especially if you’re tired of fad diets that are hard to follow and seldom work.

Probiotics for weight loss work well!

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Consuming beneficial bacteria increase the uptake of vitamins, enzymes, and other essential nutrients.

Good bacteria promote slim waistline

In one study, obese people consumed a fermented milk product for twelve weeks and reduced 4.6 per cent of their abdominal fat. These are surprisingly quick results just by consuming 200 grams (less than 2 cups) of a fermented milk product containing a Lactobacillus strain.

Several other studies show similar results—consuming probiotics for weight loss works well. How do beneficial bacteria promote a slimmer waistline?

One reason is that obese people often have bacterial gut imbalances. They have too little of the good bacteria (like A. muciniphila), and an excess of unwanted strains (like firmicutes). Firmicutes are specialized in extracting calories from sugars and turn them into fat so you don’t want too many of them.

  • Too many fat-promoting gut bacteria promote weight gain

This gut imbalance seems to be a major reason why some people don’t have to eat much to gain weight, which is extremely frustrating! Other people seem to be able to eat large quantities and still not gain weight. One reason might be in the different bacteria colonizing their gut.

Another interesting study revealed that babies having more bifido bacteria and less Staphylococcus aureus was less prone to weight gain than babies having less bifido in their gut. The bifido bacteria are plenty in the mother’s breast milk, and breastfed children seem to have a lower risk of obesity than children not breastfed.

Probiotics for weight loss

Much research and experience point in one direction:

  1. Too many fat-producing bacteria in the gut make it harder to lose weight.
  2. Probiotics help balance the gut and decrease the fat-producing bacteria.

Consuming probiotics

Several probiotic species promote weight loss. Some studies show that lean people have more lactobacillus and bifido bacteria. On the other hand, obese people can have up to 90% less of the good species involved in weight loss.

However, the body loves diversity. Therefore, it’s best to consume a wide array of probiotic bacteria species. This creates the right gut conditions for losing weight.

Even small diet changes can make a big difference. [Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net]

7 steps to lose weight

Consuming probiotics for weight loss is simple and effective for most people. Try this:

  1. Quick start with a probiotic supplement.
  2. Consume fermented milk products, fermented vegetables.
  3. Consume more fiber to feeds gut bacteria, like psyllium husk.
  4. Lower intake of sugar/carbs to stop feeding microorganisms promoting abdominal fat.
  5. Increase intake of healthy fats as avocado, nuts, coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil.
  6. Consume fresh vegetables, berries, and fruit. A 50% plant-based food makes it easier to control weight.
  7. Exercise: Walking is great! Try short, intense 10-15 minute burst exercises to burn fat and increase growth hormones.

Even small changes can be very effective; it’s a marathon!

How fast can you lose weight?

In the study referred to above, it took three months to lose almost 5% fat, mostly abdominal fat. This is surprisingly fast considering that they did not move over to a strict diet. These people only consumed a fermented milk product daily without changing anything else.

Therefore, it seems that consuming probiotics daily helps obese individuals to lose 4-5% body fat in a few months. However, following the seven suggestions above will be more effective, and you’ll feel better too.

Each individual has a unique gut composition. However, the general idea in these guidelines applies to most people. And one thing is sure: the body loves probiotics. Therefore, consuming probiotics for weight loss will have greater benefits.

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  1. Chika says

    November 3, 2014 at 12:50

    Is Dr Mercola Complete Probiotic or Bio-kult Advanced Formula good for babies and kids as I can’t afford to buy extra Probiotic food them. Are there really any differences between the advanced formula and the kid formula?

    • Ken Silvers says

      November 3, 2014 at 17:32

      Hello Chika.

      When it come to babies and children, please check this post.

      They are quite similar. One difference is that the Powder Packs for kids come in different tastes to make it easier for children and other to swallow. There are also a few changes made to the bacteria strains used. This is to make them more beneficial for children.

  2. Donna Haley says

    February 15, 2017 at 15:58

    Is this ok to take if a Diabetic Type 2,

    • Ken Silvers says

      February 15, 2017 at 18:48

      Yes, in most studies probiotics un prebiotics stabilises blood sugar. Getting rid of excess weight is also a wise strategy for sufferers of diabetes.

  3. emma34 says

    February 24, 2017 at 19:22

    Great advice. Probiotics has helped me to lose 10 lbs. It was a miracle! Here is how to choose the best probiotics and why you should always buy only the best products http://skinnygirlsguide.com/how-to-choose-the-best…/

  4. Daniel says

    May 14, 2017 at 21:39

    According to my research, Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus rhamnosus are probably the most effective to help fat loss. While some strains are actually detrimental, like Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus reuteri, so avoid these.

    My favorite probiotic containing the fat-loss bacteria is this:
    https://www.iherb.com/pr/Wakunaga-Kyolic-Kyo-Dophilus-9-180-Capsules/51892?rcode=QIW627

    I also drink goat kefir at least twice a month, and consume legumes every other day. Pinto and white beans are superb for feeding your gut bacteria. You can try raw potato starch as well.

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