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September 10, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Gut Microbiota Shifts After a Weight Loss Program in Adults with Obesity: The WLM3P Study

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VPVanessa PereiraNova Medical (United States)ACAmanda Cuevas‐SierraMadrid Institute for Advanced StudiesVOVíctor de la OMadrid Institute for Advanced Studies

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Implication

Randomized controlled trial shows gut microbiota shifts in weight loss program, suggesting dietary supplementation enhances outcomes.

Key Points

  • The WLM3P program significantly increased alpha diversity and altered beta diversity in gut microbiota.
  • Results revealed increased levels of Faecalibacterium linked to fat mass reduction in the WLM3P group.
  • Participants following WLM3P demonstrated greater shifts in gut microbiota composition than those on a standard low-carbohydrate diet.
  • Findings highlight the potential role of gut microbiota in weight management strategies and obesity treatment.

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Pereira et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a3f954b1d3bfb60de055https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17142360
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