Did you know?
Gut bacteria may affect body weight regulation.
Your body contains a delicate balance of diverse bacteria. Probiotics act as “friendly” bacteria and are an important ally to help support your intestinal ecosystem.
There are two main families of good bacteria in the gut: bacteroidetes and firmicutes. Body weight seems to be related to the balance of these two families of bacteria. (Ref. 1 & 2)
The majority of these friendly bacteria help to produce important nutrients, including vitamin K and B vitamins. They also help break down fiber, which your body can't digest.
How Do Probiotics Affect Body Weight?
Probiotics seem to influence appetite and energy usage. They make your body "harvest" fewer calories from the foods you eat. Certain bacteria, such as those from the Lactobacillus family have been found to function this way.
Probiotics may also aid the body in releasing appetite-regulating hormones, fat-regulating proteins, as well as reducing systemic inflammation which can drive obesity.
Different Strains for Different "Gains"
Before you start a probiotic regimen, determine the reasons you'd like to start 
one - maybe it's for overall gut maintenance, immune health, women's health or weight management. With so many options on the market, it's important to pay attention to the probiotic strain.
There is no one-size fits all formula. Scientific research has indicated that the effectiveness of probiotics for targeted areas of health support depends on the strain. (Ref. 3)
Evidence indicates that several strains from the Lactobacullus and Bifidobacterium family have been shown to reduce weight and belly fat.
The Bottom Line
Probiotics offer a wide range of health benefits. In addition to weight management, plus eating a healthy, whole-foods diet, there are many other reasons to take a probiotic supplement. They can improve your digestive health and cardiovascular risk factors, reduce inflammation, and even help fight depression and anxiety.
Find The Right Probiotic Option For You
UltraFlora® Control
Targeted to Help Control Body Weight
UltraFlora® Control is designed to help support body weight regulation by delivering targeted probiotic support as Bifidobacterium lactis B-420™ which has been shown to help control body fat and body weight.*
UltraFlora® Balance
Daily Probiotic Support for Gastrointestinal and Immune Health
UltraFlora® Balance provides a dairy-free base for a blend of highly viable, pure strains of L. acidophilus NCFM® and B. lactis Bi-07® - “friendly” bacteria that have been shown to support a healthy intestinal environment and immune health.
