Effects of pro-/synbiotic supplementation on anthropometric and metabolic indices in overweight or obese children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSION: Based on our findings, modulation of gut microbiota composition through pro-/ synbiotic supplements did not have favorable effects to manage overweight or obese children and adolescents. Further large-scale studies are warranted to confirm present findings.
PMID: 31126565 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mohammadi H, Ghavami A, Hadi A, Askari G, Symonds M, Miraghajani M Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research