Probiotics to Improve Women's Health

Probiotics to Improve Women's Health

The purpose of the study is explore the effect of probiotics on plasma lipopolysaccharides (LPS) concentrations, as well as insulin and glucose levels, in obese women prior to and after dietary challenges (high carbohydrate meal, high fat meal).

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI=30-40 kg/m2
• Healthy, age 18 or older
• Not consuming yogurt or cultured milk regularly (</= 1x/wk) or any probiotic supplement

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical conditions or medications that may affect metabolism as determined by the PI.