Can probiotic supplements help me in reducing my weight?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 29 years old woman with PCOD, and I have a body weight of 187 lbs. I plan to lose weight, and my dietician has suggested I take foods rich in probiotics. To reduce my weight rapidly, I also think of adding probiotic supplements. So, can you tell me some probiotic supplements to help reduce my weight?

Answered by Shakuntala Srivastava

Education:

M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

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Hi,

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I want to know what you are taking as of now so I can suggest other than that. Probiotics alone do not work; they need prebiotics also. Some prebiotics is rice kanji (cooked rice soaked in water overnight in an earthen pot), curd, or buttermilk.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 28, 2022
Reviewed At July 19, 2023

Education:

M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

M.Sc

Professional Bio:

Miss Shakuntla Srivastava is a qualified and experienced Dietician dedicated to promoting optimal health through personalized nutrition guidance. She specializes in creating tailored diet plans to support wellness, manage medical conditions, and enhance overall quality of life. With a patient-focused approach, she empowers individuals to achieve their health goals through balanced and sustainable dietary practices.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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