Researchers from South Korea have identified two strains of probiotics that can be used to reduce weight in obese dogs. The research, published in ‘Microbiology Spectrum’, the journal of the American Society for Microbiology, has identified two strains that help obese pets: Enterococcus faecium IDCC 2102 and Bifidobacterium lactis IDCC 4301. The study says that these strains are significantly effective in reducing body fat and rectifying the imbalances in intestinal microflora induced by obesity. According to the researchers, what sets these strains apart is their ability to not only limit dietary intake or enhance excretion to reduce body weight but, more importantly, activate energy metabolism. There is a shift in the body’s metabolic orientation toward fat consumption, rather than fat accumulation.
