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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:
    1. Control: No intervention.
    2. Exercise Only.
    3. Probiotic Only.
    4. 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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