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Combining Probiotics and Exercise to Fight Obesity and Anxiety
Sunday, July 6, 2025
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Obesity is a global issue, leading to health problems like high blood sugar and anxiety. Scientists explored whether a special probiotic, Pediococcus pentosaceus E24-168, combined with exercise, could help.
The Experiment
- Subjects: Mice fed a high-fat diet to induce obesity.
- Groups:
- Control: No intervention.
- Exercise Only.
- Probiotic Only.
- Exercise + Probiotic.
Results After One Month
- Control Group: Worsened—weight gain, higher blood sugar, increased anxiety.
- Exercise or Probiotic Alone: Slight improvements.
- Exercise + Probiotic:
- Weight loss
- Improved blood sugar and cholesterol
- Reduced anxiety
Conclusion
Combining probiotics and exercise may be a powerful tool against obesity and related issues. However, this study was conducted on mice, not humans. More research is needed to confirm these effects in people.
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