[Effects of Lactobacillus Complex] 3 Benefits of Fat-Inhibiting Bacteria Targeting Fat Bacteria

Hello, I am Jinny, a pharmacist.

Are you concerned about gaining belly fat even though you don't eat much, and dieting doesn't seem to help? In that case, you should pay attention to your "intestinal bacteria composition." Research has shown that intestinal bacteria composition can influence obesity.

In 2020, a comprehensive review of studies on the relationship between obesity and gut microbiome composition was published. This paper summarized that the intestines of obese individuals had a higher proportion of a bacterium called "Firmicutes."[1] This is why Firmicutes bacteria are sometimes called "obesity bacteria."
[1] Crovesy L, Masterson D, Rosado EL. (2020) Profile of the gut microbiota of adults with obesity: a systematic review. Eur J Clin Nutr. 74(9):1251-1262.

The probiotic raw materials introduced today, Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and Lactobacillus plantarum KY1032 complex (referred to as Lactobacillus complex), have been shown in human trials to influence intestinal bacteria composition, reduce Firmicutes bacteria, and lead to a reduction in body fat. As a result, these probiotic ingredients have been recognized by the Korean Food and Drug Administration as the first dual probiotic for weight reduction.

To understand more about this incredible "fat-reducing probiotic," let's explore the details through research in the paper.

The human intestine hosts over 100 trillion microorganisms, and among them, a bacterium called Firmicutes, often referred to as "fat bacteria," makes up a significant portion in the guts of obese individuals.

In a study published in 2022, it was found that individuals who consumed the Lactobacillus compound for 12 weeks had a significant reduction in the proportion of Firmicutes bacteria in their intestines compared to the placebo group. The researchers concluded that, based on these findings, Lactobacillus compound can exhibit anti-obesity effects by regulating the gut bacteria composition.

Many people have weight loss as one of the main goals of their diet. However, it's not easy to consider a diet successful just because the body weight decreases. The main reason for this is body fat.

Since muscle weighs more than fat, even if muscle decreases and fat increases, body weight can decrease. This can make you look even chubbier, and the effects of the diet may not last long.

In a human intervention study involving 120 overweight participants aged 20 to 65, weight, body fat percentage, and fat mass reduction were observed following the intake of Lactobacillus complex.

When fasting or prolonged starvation occurs over a long period, a hormone called adiponectin is produced and secreted from adipose tissue. Adiponectin plays a role in preventing the formation of fat and increasing the utilization of fat.

In 2022, a study reported that the consumption of Lactobacillus compound increased adiponectin levels.

Today, we learned about the first domestically produced functional probiotics for reducing body fat, Lactobacillus complex probiotics. Since it is a probiotic ingredient that has shown anti-obesity benefits in human trials, it seems especially suitable for those who have been struggling with long-term dieting and want to take care of both intestinal health and diet.

I hope you have a healthy day both physically and mentally. This was Jinny.