Hormonal
Modulation of gut microbiota via probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, or fecal microbial transplantation improves metabolic parameters (glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity) and reduces inflammatory markers in patients with type 2 diabetes and associated complications.
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, your gut health matters. Research suggests that specific probiotics (like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains) may help improve blood sugar control and reduce inflammation, especially if you have complications like kidney issues. However, this is not a replacement for standard medical care. Consult your doctor before starting any probiotic regimen, as the specific strain and dose matter.
One promising new approach to diabetes focuses on modulating the gut microbiota with probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics and fecal microbial transplantation... restoration with probiotic administration in animal models and human patients has been associated with improvement of symptoms and disease progression.
Why this rating
The paper is a review summarizing multiple studies (animal and human), noting promising results but also stating 'further clinical research is needed' for some complications.
Source
Gut Microbiota and Complications of Type-2 Diabetes
Camelia Oana Iațcu et al. · Nutrients · 2021
DOI 10.3390/nu14010166
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