Next Generation Probiotics (NGPs) for Metabolic Health

Inclusion criteria

• Females.
• Age between 20 to 50 years.
• Obtained his/her informed consent after verbal and written information.
• Sufficient general health and orientation for participating in the study as evaluated by the study personnel.
• Have a high probability for compliance with and completion of the study.
• Available for study visits and availability for food
• Normal gastrointestinal function.
• Willingness to provide faecal, urine and blood samples and keep food diary

Exclusion criteria

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG or reuteri, bifidobacteria enriched products) in the past 6 weeks. 12. Use of anti-obesity drugs. 13. Active or recent (last 3 months) participation in a weight loss program including weight change (increase or loss) of 3 kg during the past three months. 14. Special diets e.g. Vegetarian, Vegan, Diets with intention to use certain limited food groups only (like paleo diet, egg-grape diet etc.) 15. History of chronic active inflammatory disorders. 16. History of bariatric surgery. 17. Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, or equivalent immunomodulatory drugs. 18. Ongoing or recent (last 3 months) antibiotic treatment. 19. Immunosuppression or ongoing therapy causing immunosuppression. 20. Use of vitamin supplementations beyond Recommended Daily Intake levels during the previous 2 months and during the study, except for vitamin D supplementation up to 20 μg/day.