Impact of the use of Probiotics in Bariatric Patients in Promoting Weight Loss and Maintenance. A Systematic Review
Keywords:
“obesity”, “bariatric surgery”, “intestinal dysbiosis”, “probiotic supplementation”
Abstract
Objective To analyze the impact of using probiotic supplements on weight maintenance in post-bariatric surgery patients Method Research in magazines and websites that compile scientific articles including Scielo Pubmed CAPES This systematic review provided scientific coverage in Portuguese and English with a period limited from 2018 to 2023 with inconclusive articles being discarded Results 9 articles from randomized controlled studies systematic reviews and meta-analyses were selected The total number of patients 1011 aged over 18 years with supplementation for at least 15 days and maximum 12 months Discussion Probiotic supplementation was beneficial for improving lipid glycemic and vitamin profiles reducing inflammatory markers binge eating symptoms and anthropometric markers of adiposity The supplementation period with the best responses is 3 months post-surgery Starting before surgery can bring better results Conclusion The use of probiotics can help maintain weight in post-operative bariatric surgery patients Possibly probiotic supplementation promotes a better quality of life for its users However more studies are needed
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2024-08-08
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