To the Editor: Pham and colleagues commented on the effects of probiotics; however, not much is known about the impact of probiotics on weight gain and obesity. It is known that a predominance of certain bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, in the bowel can promote weight gain. Many of these bacteria are found in probiotic products.
- Sanjaya N Senanayake
- Department of Microbiology, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT.
Correspondence: sanjaya.senanayake@act.gov.au
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