Bacteria which can reduce appetite in obese people and ease ‘stress eating’ is identified

 A strain of bacteria identified in UCC has potential to be used as a probiotic to reduce appetite in obese people and to ease “stress eating” associated with feeling overweight.

Known as Bifidobacterium longum APC1472, it also has huge implications for people with type 2 diabetes, notably in helping to control blood glucose, according research findings published on Friday

Irish Times 

Bacteria which can reduce appetite in obese people and ease ‘stress eating’ is identifiedp