11 Aug 2016 Blackmores Institute Probiotic consumption linked to lower body weight and BMI scores 11 Aug 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Taking probiotics may be effective in reducing body weight and body mass index, particularly when a person is already overweight or obese, new data shows. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.