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Brown Seaweed Shows No Effect on Blood Glucose in Diabetes
Last updated September 9, 2026
Key finding
The between-group difference was non-significant (p = 0.2).
This pilot study investigated the effect of brown seaweed on glucose regulation in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding no significant differences in key outcomes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This pilot study investigated the effect of brown seaweed on glucose regulation in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding no significant differences in key outcomes.
Clinical relevance
Understanding the potential dietary interventions for managing type 2 diabetes is crucial for improving patient outcomes. This study suggests that brown seaweed may not be an effective option for glucose regulation, guiding clinicians and patients towards more effective dietary strategies.
Keep in mind
Small sample size may limit generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Lack of diversity in participant demographics.
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Karlijn AMG, Sjoerd M, Jeanine ERVL, et al. The Effect of Brown Seaweed on Glucose Regulation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2024;16(12):1837. doi:10.3390/nu16121837
Main Effects
No significant difference in weekly average blood glucose (p = 0.2).
No significant difference in estimated HbA1c (p = 0.13).
No significant difference in postprandial glucose (p = 0.64).
Evidence network
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Fucus (F.) vesiculosus, Sargassum (S.) fusiforme and Blood glucose, HbA1c, Postprandial blood glucose, and 1 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Fucus (F.) vesiculosus
Primary outcomes
- Blood glucose
- HbA1c
- Postprandial blood glucose
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Evidence relationships
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence pairs
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 5 direct semantic evidence topics
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Glycemic Control
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerPostprandial blood glucose
Fucus (F.) vesiculosus → Postprandial blood glucose
Fucus (F.) vesiculosus → Postprandial blood glucose
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerPostprandial blood glucose
Sargassum (S.) fusiforme → Postprandial blood glucose
Sargassum (S.) fusiforme → Postprandial blood glucose
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Suggest
- Sargassum and Fucus did not significantly impact blood glucose levels.
- Estimated HbA1c showed no meaningful differences across groups.
- Postprandial glucose levels remained unchanged with seaweed consumption.
Who this applies to
- Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking dietary interventions for glucose management.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to all populations due to limited diversity.
- Findings are based on a pilot study and require further research.
- Short study duration limits understanding of long-term effects.
Between the Lines
- Small sample size may limit generalizability.
- Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
- Lack of diversity in participant demographics.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Fucus (F.) vesiculosus and Fasting Glucose, Fucus (F.) vesiculosus and HbA1c.
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
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- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Fucus (F.) vesiculosus → HbA1c
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Does Fucus (F.) vesiculosus improve blood glucose?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Fucus (F.) vesiculosus for blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Fucus (F.) vesiculosus lower HbA1c?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Fucus (F.) vesiculosus for HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Fucus (F.) vesiculosus improve postprandial blood glucose?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Fucus (F.) vesiculosus for postprandial blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Postprandial blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Fucus (F.) vesiculosus improve time in range?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Fucus (F.) vesiculosus for time in range.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
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