Best Supplements for Improved Glucose Metabolism
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 22 supplements across 27 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Moderate evidence4 studies
Across 4 studies (including 3 meta-analyses), all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118 on glucose metabolism, particularly in pregnant women. The evidence shows improvements in fasting blood glucose, insulin levels, and HOMA-IR, with the strongest effects observed in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). No specific dose range or form was consistently reported across studies.
22 supplements
- ModerateLactobacillus salivarius UCC118Across 4 studies (including 3 meta-analyses), all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118 on glucose metabolism, particularly in pregnant women. The evidence shows improvements in fasting blood glucose, insulin levels, and HOMA-IR, with the strongest effects observed in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). No specific dose range or form was consistently reported across studies.4 beneficial4 studies