Best Supplements for Improved Glycemic Control
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 15 supplements across 17 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus L-92 on glycemic control. One study, a network meta-analysis of 62 patients with type 2 diabetes, found a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c (MD = -1.59; 95% CI: -3.07 to -0.12) using a multi-strain probiotic. Evidence is preliminary due to the small number of studies and lack of consistently reported doses, forms, or study durations.
15 supplements
- LowLactobacillus acidophilus L-92Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus L-92 on glycemic control. One study, a network meta-analysis of 62 patients with type 2 diabetes, found a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c (MD = -1.59; 95% CI: -3.07 to -0.12) using a multi-strain probiotic. Evidence is preliminary due to the small number of studies and lack of consistently reported doses, forms, or study durations.3 beneficial3 studies