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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Whey Protein and Reduced Peak Glucose

Doses used in studies

g/day: 15–30 (median 22.5, IQR 15–30) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 7 days · IQR 7 days–7 days · Range 7 days–7 days — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Premeal Whey Protein Lowers Postprandial Blood Glucose in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Crossover Clinical Trial.
- 2025-04-22
- RCT
- Diabetes care 48(6)
- - Stine Smedegaard
  - Ulla Kampmann
  - Per G Ovesen
  - Louise B Suder
  - Janni H Knudsen
  - Gregers Wegener
  - Lise H Brunsgaard
  - Nikolaj Rittig
- PubMed: 40261798
- DOI: 10.2337/dc24-2831
3 Insights on
- Reduced Peak Glucose
- High evidence
- Pregnant Women
Intake of premeal whey resulted in lowered peak glucose by -1.0 mmol/L (95% CI -1.6 to -0.4) in women with GDM
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate
Significant
Yes
Dose
30 g premeal