Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Probiotic Supplementation in Overweight Adults

By a probiotic blend capsule a specific product is intended which contains the following: Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus bulgaricus Lactobacillus gasseri Bifidobacterium bifidum Bifidobacterium lactis Bifidobacterium breve Bifidobacterium longum Streptococcus thermophile Fructooligosaccharides (FOS).

Using a tDCS device, a mild direct electric current is going to be non-invasively administered to the brain using rubber electrodes placed over the scalp.

Using a tDCS device, a mild direct electric current is going to be non-invasively administered to the brain using rubber electrodes placed over the scalp. At this arm the electric current will be applied for a very short time (30 s) after which the device will turn off, thus providing the initial tingling sensation over the scalp but not interfering with the ongoing brain activity.