They help reduce waist and hip circumference. The expert has no doubts
Author: PW • Source: Rynek Zdrowia • Published: June 20, 2025 18:05 • Updated: June 20, 2025 18:34
Studies have shown that adding a probiotic is beneficial for patients taking, for example, antidepressants and metformin. It can reduce the frequency of gastrointestinal disorders caused by metformin administration - says Prof. Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, researcher, vice-dean for scientific affairs at the Faculty of Health Sciences, PUM.
- Bacteria in the digestive tract produce many compounds that affect metabolism.
- It is worth considering prevention or supplementing the therapy of metabolic disorders with tested probiotic strains - says Prof. Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, researcher, vice-dean for scientific affairs at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, who was an expert during the Women's Health Forum
- Studies have shown that adding probiotics to metformin therapy reduces its side effects and allows you to reach the target dose.
- Probiotics in the diet can have a positive effect on anthropometric indicators: reduction of waist circumference, hip circumference. In the clinical aspect, among others, on blood glucose concentration.
Prof. Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, Vice-Dean for Scientific Affairs at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Director of the SANPROBI Research and Development Centre, explains how probiotics work and – based on research – gives examples of when their use is particularly beneficial as a complement to therapy.
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