Best Supplements for Improved Insulin Levels
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 64 supplements across 71 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, 1 found a small beneficial effect of black cumin (Nigella sativa) supplementation on lowering insulin levels, while 2 showed neutral results. The single beneficial study was an 8-week RCT in overweight/obese women using 2000 mg/day. The evidence base is very small, and the median study duration (56 days) is consistent with effects typically observed at 8 weeks.
Dose: 2000 mg/day (reported in only 1 study)
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- Very lowBlack CuminAcross 3 studies, 1 found a small beneficial effect of black cumin (Nigella sativa) supplementation on lowering insulin levels, while 2 showed neutral results. The single beneficial study was an 8-week RCT in overweight/obese women using 2000 mg/day. The evidence base is very small, and the median study duration (56 days) is consistent with effects typically observed at 8 weeks. · Dose: 2000 mg/day (reported in only 1 study)1 beneficial2 neutral3 studies