Effects of oral supplementation with probiotics or synbiotics in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized trials

Recent evidence suggests that modulation of the gut microbiota may contribute to body weight control. This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of oral supplementation with probiotics or synbiotics on body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference in overweight and obese adults (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2). Five electronic databases—PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library/CENTRAL, LILACS, and Web of Science—were searched from inception to...