Researchers identify bacteria that promote metabolic and mental health

Researchers identified Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 as regulator of appetite & metabolism.

In overweight or obese people, the novel bacterial strain reduced fasting blood glucose levels & normalize levels of both ghrelin & the stress hormone cortisol.

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