Probiotic Chocolate Containing Dad-13 Alters the Gut Microbiota Composition of Undernourished Children in Lombok: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial.

The present study investigated the ingestion effect of chocolate probiotic containing Dad-13 in undernourished children. A 100-day observation was conducted on undernourished children in Lombok, who were divided into probiotic ( = 28) and placebo ( = 28) groups. Fecal sampling was performed on the 10 and 100 days and further analyzed for gut microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), and fecal pH.

Effect of probiotic Dad-13 powder consumption on the gut microbiota and intestinal health of overweight adults.

Background: Shifting on lifestyle, diet, and physical activity contributed on increasing number of obese people around the world. Multiple factors influence the development of obesity. Some research suggested that gut microbiota (GM) plays an important role in nutrient absorption and energy regulation of individuals, thus affecting their nutritional status.