1. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12
3 publications linked to this condition
Health condition
Metabolic syndrome
What is Metabolic syndrome?
A cluster of symptoms that are risk factors for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES and TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. The major components of metabolic syndrome include ABDOMINAL OBESITY; atherogenic DYSLIPIDEMIA; HYPERTENSION; HYPERGLYCEMIA; INSULIN RESISTANCE; a proinflammatory state; and a prothrombotic (THROMBOSIS) state.
Biomedical terminology and classification based on Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
Research evidence
88
linked publications
13
meta-analyses
5
systematic reviews
40
randomized controlled trials
High
research evidence volume
Research currently indexed from 2011 to 2026 .
Publication counts and research volume describe the amount of indexed research. They do not by themselves establish clinical effectiveness or show that probiotics treat this condition.
Most studied probiotic strains
Probiotic effects can be strain-specific. The organisms below are ranked using publications currently linked to this condition.
2. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v
1 publication linked to this condition
Potential mechanisms investigated
These mechanisms appear in research linked to this condition. Mechanistic association does not necessarily imply clinical benefit.
Gut barrier integrity
Effects on intestinal epithelial barrier function, tight junction proteins, intestinal permeability and epithelial integrity.
1 linked publication
SCFA production
Production or modulation of short-chain fatty acids including acetate, propionate and butyrate.
1 linked publication
Key research
Selected highly relevant publications currently indexed in the Probiotics.info research database.
Meta-analysis
2025
Efficacy and safety of probiotic and synbiotic supplementation in metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2025
Gut Microbiota and Liver Health: Meta-Analysis of -Containing Probiotics in NAFLD Management.
Systematic Review
2025
Postbiotics Formulation and Therapeutic Effect in Inflammation: A Systematic Review.
Meta-analysis
2025
The role of microbiome-modulating supplements in managing metabolic syndrome risk factors among overweight and obese youth: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis.
Meta-analysis
2024
The effect of microbiome-modulating therapeutics on glucose homeostasis in metabolic syndrome: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of clinical trials.
Meta-analysis
2024
The Effects of Bifidobacterium Probiotic Supplementation on Blood Glucose: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Animal Models and Clinical Evidence.
Systematic Review
2024
The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Metabolic Syndrome and Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review.
Meta-analysis
2023
Effect of supplementation with probiotics or synbiotics on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Showing 8 featured publications from 88 linked records.
Products containing studied probiotic strains
These products contain probiotic microorganisms that appear in research associated with this condition.
NOW Foods Supplements Acidophilus & Bifidus
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
La-14
6
publications linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Garden of Life Probiotics for Women and Men - Raw Probiotics Colon Care
Exact strain identified
Lactobacillus acidophilus SD-5221
SD-5221
6
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
6
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
5
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Streptococcus thermophilus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
2
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.
Jarrow Jarro Dophilus Probiotics
Species identified
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
No specific strain was identified for this product.
6
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus casei
No specific strain was identified for this product.
5
publications linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Species identified
Bifidobacterium breve
No specific strain was identified for this product.
1
publication linked to this microorganism
Why is this product shown?
It contains a probiotic microorganism that appears in scientific research associated with this condition.