Early supplement of probiotics reduces the risk of obesity among preschool children: a real-world observational study
Probiotic supplementation in children aged 0-3 years was associated with a lower risk of overweight and obesity in preschool children, with a potential gender difference. These findings highlight the potential role of early probiotic supplementation in children for preventing overweight and obesity.
Authors
- Guo‐Min Wen
- Dan‐Xia Xian
- Esben Strodl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7149-6395)
- Lingling Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4299-0490)
- Yuxing Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3635-3110)
- Feitong Liu
- Maolin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3388-4442)
- Ruibiao Hu
- Weikang Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6436-1433)
- Weiqing Chen
- Yafen Zhao
- Deng‐Li Sun
- Xiaona Yin
- Liwen Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6411-1875)
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- Shenzhen Children's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1597894
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.24
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China