Best Supplements for Improved Glucose Metabolism
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 20 supplements across 25 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence4 studies
Across 4 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118 on glucose metabolism, with moderate effect sizes in two meta-analyses. The evidence primarily comes from pregnant women, particularly those with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), though study durations and doses were not consistently reported. Two of the four studies reported statistically significant improvements in fasting glucose, insulin levels, and insulin resistance.
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- LowLactobacillus salivarius UCC118Across 4 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118 on glucose metabolism, with moderate effect sizes in two meta-analyses. The evidence primarily comes from pregnant women, particularly those with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), though study durations and doses were not consistently reported. Two of the four studies reported statistically significant improvements in fasting glucose, insulin levels, and insulin resistance.4 beneficial4 studies