Best Supplements for Improved Glycemic Control
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 14 supplements across 16 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, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus L-92 on glycemic control, with a moderate effect size observed in the highest-quality study (a network meta-analysis). The evidence base is very small, with only 1 of 3 studies reaching statistical significance. Study durations, doses, and forms were not consistently reported, limiting the ability to identify an optimal regimen.
14 supplements
- Very lowLactobacillus acidophilus L-92Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus L-92 on glycemic control, with a moderate effect size observed in the highest-quality study (a network meta-analysis). The evidence base is very small, with only 1 of 3 studies reaching statistical significance. Study durations, doses, and forms were not consistently reported, limiting the ability to identify an optimal regimen.3 beneficial3 studies