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Key finding
HbA1c levels decreased below prediabetes thresholds.
This study evaluated the impact of a dietary fiber supplement (YMETA) on gut health and metabolic function in prediabetic adults, finding improvements in gut microbiota diversity.
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Moderate
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RCTs
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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This study evaluated the impact of a dietary fiber supplement (YMETA) on gut health and metabolic function in prediabetic adults, finding improvements in gut microbiota diversity.
Understanding the effects of dietary fiber on gut health is crucial for managing prediabetes. Improved gut microbiota diversity may contribute to better metabolic health, potentially reducing the risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes. However, the lack of significant changes in blood sugar levels suggests that more research is needed to determine the full benefits of dietary fiber supplementation in this population.
The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. No significant changes were observed in key metabolic markers like HbA1c and FPG. The trial duration may not have been long enough to capture long-term effects.
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Beyda B, Monica B, Silvia T, et al. The Effects of a Dietary Fiber Supplement on Gut Health and Metabolic Function in Prediabetic Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2024;16(14):2205. doi:10.3390/nu16142205
Alpha diversity of gut microbiota significantly increased in the YMETA group at week 12 (1.2 units, p = 0.04).
Butyrate-producing bacteria showed a significant increase in the intervention group.
Fasting plasma glucose levels decreased, but not below prediabetes thresholds.
Triglycerides levels slightly reduced, but this change was not statistically significant (p = 0.55).
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This study contributes evidence to Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) and Butyrate-producing bacteria, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Gastrointestinal symptoms frequency, and 5 more.
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Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Butyrate-producing bacteria
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Butyrate-producing bacteria
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Gastrointestinal symptoms frequency
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Gastrointestinal symptoms frequency
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Gut microbiota diversity
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Gut microbiota diversity
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → HDL cholesterol
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → HDL cholesterol
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Total cholesterol
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Total cholesterol
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Triglycerides
Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) → Triglycerides
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This study contributes to evidence on Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) and Butyrate-producing bacteria, Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) and Fasting Glucose.
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Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) appears to improve Butyrate-producing bacteria.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Butyrate-producing bacteria
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) appears to improve Gut microbiota diversity.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Gut microbiota diversity
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Dietary fibre supplement (YMETA) appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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