Probiotics in Obesity Management

Inclusion Criteria: 1. A body mass index (BMI) of 24 kg/m² or above; 2. Voluntarily signing an informed consent form to take part in the study; 3. Willingness to undertake the study protocol and associated restrictions, such as adhering to a calorie - restricted - low carbohydrate diet; 4. No intention to become pregnant from 14 days before screening, and commitment to using effective contraception until six months after the trial concludes. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Intake of products akin to the test product in the recent period that might sway the outcomes; 2. Presence of mental or neurological disorders, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or allergic conditions; 3. Being pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive; 4. Past diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Hepatic Cirrhosis, or Diabetes Mellitus; 5. Use of antibiotics in the preceding three months; 6. Inability to comply with the test product regimen or attend follow-up visits regularly, making efficacy assessment unfeasible; 7. Smoking in excess of 10 cigarettes daily; 8. Hypersensitivity to probiotic products; 9. Any other participants deemed unsuitable for the research by the investigator.