Probiotics for hormone balance in overweight women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a specific probiotic, Lactobacillus plantarum, can help regulate hormones in overweight women. It involves taking daily probiotic capsules and providing samples over a period of time.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your BMI (body mass index) is 25 or above.
- You are willing to take a daily probiotic supplement and provide blood, urine, and stool samples.
- You do not have serious digestive diseases like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis.
- You have not had recent major surgeries or treatments like chemotherapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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