Probiotic for Weight Management in Overweight and Obese Adults

Inclusion criteria

• Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 24 kg/m²;
• Able and willing to provide written informed consent;
• Willing to comply with the study protocol and required restrictions, including adherence to a low-carbohydrate, energy-restricted diet;
• No intention to conceive from 14 days prior to screening until 6 months after study completion, and agreement to use effective contraception during this period

Exclusion criteria

• Recent use of products with similar functions to the investigational product that may interfere with study outcomes;
• History of psychiatric or neurological disorders, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or known allergies;
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning to become pregnant during the study period;
• Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, liver cirrhosis, or diabetes mellitus;
• Use of antibiotics within 3 months prior to screening;
• Inability to comply with the study protocol, including failure to take the investigational product as required or attend scheduled follow-up visits;
• Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day;
• Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make the participant unsuitable for the study.