Reviewing the potential role of probiotic yoghurt in weight managementand glycemic control in type۲ diabetes

Background and Aim : In the last decades, obesity have become the main challenges of peoplein developing countries, as it causes many diseases including type ۲ diabetes, hypertension, etc.Accordingly, researchers have studied the effects of probiotic yoghurt on the body weightmanagement and prevention of type۲ diabetes. Yogurt is a popular fermented product in thehumans' diet with specific nutrients such as calcium and protein which may have especial effectson appetite control and glycemia. Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles aretwo main bacteria, which may positively alter gut microbiota. Probiotic yogurt contains active,live cultures during the storage time and consumption. Additionally, probiotic yogurt usuallycontains more beneficial bacteria in comparison with conventional yogurtMethods : this study reviewed the specific properties of probiotic yogurt as a unique productamong the other probiotic foods and its action in weight loss, energy balance and type ۲ diabetescontrolResults : According to the results of several epidemiological and clinical studies, probiotic yogurtconsumption might increase the loss of body fat and decrease the food intake which leads to bodyweight loss. In addition, probiotic yogurt might decrease the glycemic and insulin response whileit can alter hormone response of gut as well as its microbiota.Conclusion : Hence, daily intake of standard portion of probiotic yogurt provides a contributionto energy metabolism regulation and body health, strongly.

کلیدواژه ها:

yogurt ، probiotic ، weight management ، type۲ diabetes