Effect of Probiotic (VSL#3) and Omega-3 on Lipid Profile, Insulin Sensitivity, Inflammatory Markers, and Gut Colonization in Overweight Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

To evaluate the effects of probiotic (VSL#3) and omega-3 fatty acid on insulin sensitivity, blood lipids, and inflammation, we conducted a clinical trial in 60 overweight (BMI>25), healthy adults, aged 40–60 years. After initial screening the subjects were randomized into four groups with 15 per...

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Main Authors: Hemalatha Rajkumar, Naseha Mahmood, Manoj Kumar, Sudarshan Reddy Varikuti, Hanumanth Reddy Challa, Shiva Prakash Myakala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/348959
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