Best Supplements for Improved Glycemia
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 47 supplements across 57 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Very low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, 3 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects on glycemia, with 1 reaching statistical significance. The evidence primarily comes from a single RCT in 80 adults with type 2 diabetes and two supporting review/correction notes with limited original data. Doses, forms, and durations were not consistently reported.
- Very low evidence3 studies
Across 3 animal studies, all reported beneficial effects on glycemia, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. One study reached statistical significance. No human data available; evidence is limited to rodent models.
47 supplements
- Very lowLactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05Across 3 studies, 3 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects on glycemia, with 1 reaching statistical significance. The evidence primarily comes from a single RCT in 80 adults with type 2 diabetes and two supporting review/correction notes with limited original data. Doses, forms, and durations were not consistently reported.3 beneficial3 studies
- Very lowLactobacillus rhamnosusAcross 3 animal studies, all reported beneficial effects on glycemia, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large. One study reached statistical significance. No human data available; evidence is limited to rodent models.3 beneficial3 studies