A Study to Evaluate the Effect of SlimBiotics L. Fermentum K8 Postbiotic on Weight Management and Metabolic Health Outcomes

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Effect of SlimBiotics L. Fermentum K8 Postbiotic on Weight Management and Metabolic Health Outcomes

This study is to evaluate the efficacy of a postbiotic supplement on weight management and metabolic health. This study will be conducted as a hybrid trial consisting of both in-person visits and virtual assessments. Two groups will be included: the intervention (SlimBiotics postbiotic) and placebo.

The SlimBiotics postbiotic formula is the first plant-based postbiotic targeting weight management and metabolic health. Other competing postbiotics are isolated from humans (feces) but the strains in SlimBiotics were isolated from a fermented plant (millet porridge cereal)

This product contains L. fermentum K8 Postbiotic.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women & Men
• 18+
• BMI between 25-32 (average BMI of subjects shall not exceed 30)
• Generally healthy - don't live with any uncontrolled chronic disease
• Own a sleep-tracking device (smart watch etc.)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders.
• Anyone with known severe allergic reactions.
• Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to become pregnant
• Unwilling to follow the study protocol.
• Subjects currently enrolled in another clinical study
• Subjects having finished another clinical study within the last 4 weeks before inclusion
• Hypersensitivity, allergy or intolerance against any compound of the test products (e. g. acacia gum)
• Condition after implantation of a cardiac pacemaker or other active implants
• Sulfonylurea treatment
• Any disease or condition which might significantly compromise the hepatic (ascites), hematopoietic, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, central nervous, cardiovascular, immunological, dermatological, gastrointestinal or any other body system with the exception of the conditions defined by the inclusion criteria
• History of or present liver deficiency as defined by Quick < 70%
• Regular medical treatment including over-the-counter, which may have an impact on the study aims (e.g. probiotics containing supplements, laxatives, steroids etc.)
• History of hepatitis B, C, HIV
• Subjects who are scheduled to undergo any diagnostic intervention or hospitalization which - may cause protocol deviations
• Simultaneous study participation by members of the same household
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Ascites as assessed by sonography
• Any diet to lose body weight
• Eating disorders or vegan diet
• Anorexia drugs Present drug abuse or alcoholism