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Combined Antioxidant and Prebiotic Supplementation Improves T2 Diabetes Outcomes

Key finding

Fasting blood glucose decreased significantly (p = 0.01 within-group effects, p = 0.03 interaction effects).

This study evaluated the effects of combined antioxidant and prebiotic supplementation on type 2 diabetes outcomes, finding significant improvements in fasting plasma glucose and glycated hemoglobin.

Evidence strength

Moderate confidence

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Some Concerns bias
Last updated July 3, 2026

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Population

Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes

Intervention

Antioxidant/prebiotic supplement, Maltodextrin (control)

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Primary outcome

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Comparator

Control Group (CG)

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of combined antioxidant and prebiotic supplementation on type 2 diabetes outcomes, finding significant improvements in fasting plasma glucose and glycated hemoglobin.

Clinical relevance

The findings highlight the potential of dietary supplements in managing type 2 diabetes, which is a growing health concern globally. Effective management strategies can lead to better health outcomes and reduced complications for patients with diabetes. This study provides evidence that combined antioxidant and prebiotic supplementation may serve as a complementary approach to traditional diabetes treatments.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. No assessment of potential confounding factors.

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Chompoonut T, Juntanee U, Jatuporn P, et al. Therapeutic Effects of Combined Antioxidant and Prebiotic Supplementation on Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes. Nutrients. 2025;17(7):1098. doi:10.3390/nu17071098

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Main Effects

Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 1.5 mmol/L (p = 0.01).

Glycated hemoglobin decreased by 0.8% (p = 0.004).

Low density lipoprotein decreased by 0.5 mmol/L (p = 0.006).

Glomerular filtration rate improved by 5 mL/min (p = 0.01).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement, Maltodextrin (control) and Estimated glomerular filtration rate, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement

Primary outcomes

  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

StrongIncrease

Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Evidence profile

StrongIncreaseClinical Outcomes
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StrongDecrease

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence profile

StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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StrongDecrease

HbA1c

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → HbA1c

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → HbA1c

Evidence profile

StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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StrongDecrease

LDL cholesterol

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → LDL cholesterol

Combined antioxidant/prebiotic supplement → LDL cholesterol

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StrongDecreaseMetabolic Health
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NoneNo Change

Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Maltodextrin (control) → Estimated glomerular filtration rate

Maltodextrin (control) → Estimated glomerular filtration rate

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NoneNo ChangeClinical Outcomes
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NoneNo Change

Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Maltodextrin (control) → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Maltodextrin (control) → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Evidence profile

NoneNo ChangeGlycemic Control
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NoneNo Change

HbA1c

Maltodextrin (control) → HbA1c

Maltodextrin (control) → HbA1c

Evidence profile

NoneNo ChangeGlycemic Control
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NoneNo Change

LDL cholesterol

Maltodextrin (control) → LDL cholesterol

Maltodextrin (control) → LDL cholesterol

Evidence profile

NoneNo ChangeMetabolic Health
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • Fasting plasma glucose significantly decreased by 1.5 mmol/L.
  • Glycated hemoglobin significantly decreased by 0.8%.
  • Low density lipoprotein significantly decreased by 0.5 mmol/L.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking complementary therapies for diabetes management.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study sample.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
  • The study did not explore all possible confounding variables.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
  • No assessment of potential confounding factors.

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Questions answered by this study

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Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsensusScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 50.5 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
10 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve fasting glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 50.5 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.

Limitations

  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
9 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve kidney function?

Limited Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Probiotics and Synbiotics for Kidney Function.

ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Estimated glomerular filtration rate

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 50.5 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Limited Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Probiotics and Synbiotics for Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    LDL cholesterol

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 50.5 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.

Limitations

  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
9 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026
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