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Evidence-Based Supplement Research
Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Best Supplements for Reduced HOMA-IR

Ranked by research evidence. Compare 18 supplements across 22 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.

Top picks by evidence

  • Moderate evidence4 studies

    Across 4 meta-analyses, 3 reported beneficial effects of vitamin D supplementation on reducing HOMA-IR, with effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. The one neutral study also noted a statistically significant reduction for vitamin D2 compared to D3, but the overall effect was classified as neutral. Evidence is drawn exclusively from clinical populations including obese children, patients with diabetes/prediabetes, and those with MAFLD. No consistent dose range or study duration was reported across studies.

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    Viva NaturalsVitamin D3 with Organic Liquid Coconut Oil
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  • ModerateVitamin DAcross 4 meta-analyses, 3 reported beneficial effects of vitamin D supplementation on reducing HOMA-IR, with effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. The one neutral study also noted a statistically significant reduction for vitamin D2 compared to D3, but the overall effect was classified as neutral. Evidence is drawn exclusively from clinical populations including obese children, patients with diabetes/prediabetes, and those with MAFLD. No consistent dose range or study duration was reported across studies.2 beneficial2 neutral4 studies
  • Turmeric1 beneficial1 study
  • White Tea1 beneficial1 study
  • Red Grape1 beneficial1 study
  • Coconut1 beneficial1 study
  • Chromium1 beneficial1 study
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-1141 beneficial1 study
  • L-Carnitine1 beneficial1 study
  • Artichoke1 beneficial1 study
  • Cinnamon1 beneficial1 study
  • Barberry1 beneficial1 study
  • Propolis1 beneficial1 study
  • Spirulina1 beneficial1 study
  • Fish Oil1 beneficial1 study
  • Yacon2 neutral2 studies
  • Resveratrol1 neutral1 study
  • Vitamin D31 neutral1 study
  • Vitamin D21 neutral1 study
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