Continuous Energy Restriction with Probiotics and Its Effects on Body Weight Control and Food Cravings in Obese Adult Men

Probiotic supplementation may enhance the metabolic and behavioral effects of continuous energy restriction (CER) in adults with obesity.

• Continuous energy restriction is associated with effective body fat reduction.
• Hunger regulation and reward-related mechanisms may be compromised during long-term weight maintenance.
• The gut microbiota could play a role in supporting sustained weight loss.
• Limited studies have evaluated combined interventions of probiotics and CER.
• This study examined appetite-related hormones and eating behavior parameters in men with obesity.

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