A recent review found that probiotics can help improve metabolic health outcomes for adolescents. Conducted by researchers in China, the paper looked at the effect of probiotics on overweight and obese children for weight loss. Looking across four studies with 206 children, some participants were given probiotics, while others were given a placebo.
The Gut-Metabolic Connection
The gut plays a crucial role in metabolic health, affecting digestion and nutrient absorption. It also impacts hormone and neurotransmitter production, influencing metabolism, satiety, cravings and eating habits. The paper found that probiotics might assist in lowering levels of certain substances in the body linked to fat metabolism and inflammation. These substances include leptin (a hormone promoting satiety), TNF-alpha (a protein associated with weight gain), and adiponectin (a hormone regulating blood sugar and fat metabolism). As we uncover more about the connection between the gut and metabolic health, prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics could play a key role in maintaining metabolic wellbeing.
How Probiotics & Collagen Can Help
Bring back balance with Raw Honey Probiotic Concentrate with Collagen. Slow-fermented with probiotics and hydrolysed marine collagen, these independently great ingredients are even better together, delivering greater benefits than they would individually for bioavailability, inflammation and nutrient absorption. Each tasty 15ml serving contains six billion colony-forming units (CFUs) from six multi-strain probiotics, aiming to enhance your gut microbiome. This delicious probiotic drink is crafted uniquely using Meluka Australia's special bio-fermentation process, Meluka Pro-Culture Honey®. It contains the Lactobacillus plantarum strain, found in a recent study to help reduce body weight, fat accumulation, plus improve glucose tolerance.
Collagen is rich in amino acids such as glycine and glutamine, building blocks for cellular growth and repair. Some studies suggest that collagen intake may increase feelings of fullness (satiety) due to its protein content, potentially leading to reduced calorie intake.
Effects of probiotic administration on overweight or obese children: a meta-analysis and systematic review, Ya Li, Tonghua Liu, Lingling Qin & Lili Wu