AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal
Vol 11, No 2 (2026): June

Effectiveness of synbiotics in obesity management: A literature review

Miftahul Jannah (Faculty of Health and Science, Universitas Internasional Batam)
Prananingrum Kinasih (Faculty of Health and Science, Universitas Internasional Batam)
Dhiya Fadhila Rahmah (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Mohammad Natsir Bukittinggi)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jun 2026

Abstract

The increased occurrence of obesity worldwide is playing a major role in the growth of serious illnesses, such as Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 diabetes. Modulation of gut microbiota using synbiotics is a novel alternative. This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of synbiotics in managing obesity, particularly with respect to body composition and anthropometric measurements. This review focuses on the years 2020-2025. Using the keywords “synbiotic” AND “obesity,” criteria based on inclusion and exclusion were applied to the Title, Abstract, and TEXT to screen publications. Data available in English in the specified years were used. Short-term synbiotic supplementation shows little evidence of affecting body weight or body mass index. However, waist circumference, body fat percentage, and visceral fat loss suggest that short-term to mid-term synbiotic supplementation has a more consistent effect on body composition and central obesity. The positive impact of synbiotics is more noticeable when high-fiber diets are used. In conclusion, ulterior to achieving absolute weight loss, it can be concluded that synbiotics are a safe means of managing obesity as a central means of improving body composition and central obesity.

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Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal merupakan jurnal gizi dan kesehatan dengan E-ISSN 2548-5741 dan ISSN 2527-3310. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dalam penyampaian hasil penelitian sebagai media yang dapat digunakan untuk meregistrasi, mendiseminasi, dan mengarsipkan karya peneliti ...