L. Acidophilus (Strain TW01) on Gut Health, Body Composition, and Inflammation

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Self-reported history of immunodeficiency, major gastrointestinal surgery, renal or liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery/vascular disease, cancer, eating disorders, gut-associated pathologies, autoimmune diseases, pacemaker, thyroid disease, gallbladder disease, chronic inflammatory diseases, scleroderma, blood clotting disorders, intravenous drug use
• •2. Weight changes \> 10% over the last 4 weeks
• •3. Oral antibiotics and/or probiotics use up to 1 month prior to study and during study
• •4. Currently taking GLP-1 analogues (e.g., Ozempic), anti-inflammatory medications (e.g., corticosteroids), daily use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (occasional use is permitted), medications which primarily affect blood clotting (e.g., warfarin), or any medications that suppress the immune system.
• •5. Dairy allergy
• •6. Currently pregnant or breast-feeding