In this infographic, find out how supplementing with probiotics and prebiotics can have an impact on people suffering from obesity and/or type 2 diabetes. Modulating the intestinal microbiota could improve the health of people suffering from obesity and type 2 diabetes, in particular by supplementing with probiotics and/or prebiotics. In fact, they can : Reduce intestinal permeability and bacterial translocation, thereby reducing LPS-induced inflammation. Increase short-chain fatty acids and the proportion of Bifidobacteria in the intestine, leading to a reduction in total cholesterol levels, lipogenesis, triglycerides, LDL and adiposity. All this leads to a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Glossary [...]