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

• Main Authors: Hemalatha Rajkumar (Author), Naseha Mahmood (Author), Manoj Kumar (Author), Sudarshan Reddy Varikuti (Author), Hanumanth Reddy Challa (Author), Shiva Prakash Myakala (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...