Evidence Question

Do Probiotics lower HbA1c?

Related to: Supplements and Nutraceuticals

Short answer

Probiotics may lower HbA1c.

How the evidence connects

Each connection shows the published evidence classification for that intervention and outcome relationship.

Intervention

Probiotics

Intervention

Moderate
Positive
Consistent

2 studies · 2 RCTs

Outcome

HbA1c

Outcome

Why do we say this?

A small number of studies currently contribute evidence to this Question, so the overall conclusion should be interpreted cautiously.

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