has received honoraria from Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Merck, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Mitsubishi-Tanabe, AbbVie, Janssen, Bayer, Prometic, Bristol Myers Squibb, Maze, Gilead, CSL-Behring, Otsuka, Novartis, Youngene and Novo Nordisk and has received operational funding for clinical trials from Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Merck, Janssen, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, CSL-Behring and Novo Nordisk
Research on probiotic for menopause weight loss specifically is still emerging, but early trials suggest multi-strain formulas combining Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium may help with: Reduced bloating and digestive irregularity that worsens during menopause Modest improvements in weight management when paired with dietary changes Better mood and energy via the gut-brain axis, which also supports weight loss indirectly and is one reason gut health receives increasing attention in discussions around depression after bariatric surgery
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Kojic acid is mainly used to: Lighten dark spots Reduce surface pigmentation Improve uneven tone caused by sun exposure Unlike glutathione, kojic acid works only on the surface of the skin and does not offer internal antioxidant or detox benefits