Resumen de Investigación

Synbiotics improve health in elderly with diabetes

Moderate confidence
Low bias
Última actualización 15 de junio de 2026

Conclusión Clave:

This study evaluated the effects of a multi-species synbiotic preparation on metabolic profiles in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk, finding significant reductions in weight, cholesterol, and glucose levels.

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Participantes

Intervención

Synbiotic supplement containing multi-species probiotic and fructooligosaccharide

Resultados

Weight change, Body mass index (BMI) change, Body fat mass (BFM) change, Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) change, Total cholesterol change, Vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) change, Fasting blood sugar (FBS), Homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) change

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Efectos Principales

Weight decreased by -1.16 kg (p=0.001)

Total cholesterol decreased by -11.78 mg/dl (p=0.012)

Fasting plasma glucose decreased by -22.83 mg/dl (p=0.001)

Resumen de Evidencia

InterventionOutcomeMeasured ChangeStudy Effect
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Weight & Anthropometrics
Body fat mass (BFM) change
(Weight & Anthropometrics)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Weight & Anthropometrics
Body Mass Index (BMI) change
(Weight & Anthropometrics)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Glycemic Control
Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
(Glycemic Control)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Clinical Outcomes
Homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) change
(Clinical Outcomes)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Metabolic Health
LDL cholesterol
(Metabolic Health)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Metabolic Health
Total cholesterol
(Metabolic Health)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Clinical Outcomes
Vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) change
(Clinical Outcomes)
Decrease
Strong
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Synchronous online type 1 diabetes psychoeducational program for school staff
(Behavioral & Lifestyle)
Weight & Anthropometrics
Weight change
(Weight & Anthropometrics)
Decrease
Strong

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Weight decreased by -1.16 kg, indicating effective weight management.
  • Fasting plasma glucose decreased by -22.83 mg/dl, suggesting improved glycemic control.
  • Total cholesterol decreased by -11.78 mg/dl, indicating cardiovascular risk reduction.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Elderly patients aged 65 years and older
  • Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
  • Patients identified with high cardiovascular risk
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's findings are specific to elderly patients with diabetes.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
  • Results may vary based on individual health conditions and lifestyle factors.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited to a specific age group (≥65 years)
  • Results may not be generalizable to younger populations
  • Potential for unmeasured confounding factors

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Referencia de la Revista

Neda D, Elnaz N, Naser A, Shahrzad Y, Fariba E, Maryam H. A multi-species synbiotic preparation benefits elderly patients with T2DM and high cardiovascular risk. Nutrition & Diabetes. 2025. doi:10.1038/s41387-025-00408-4

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