Summary:
In adults with type 2 diabetes, co-supplementation with live multistrain probiotics and high-dose omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) significantly improved pancreatic beta-cell function
compared to placebo, though it was associated with mild gastrointestinal side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, focusing on the maintenance and improvement of pancreatic beta-cell function. |
| Intervention | Co-supplementation with live multistrain probiotics combined with high-dose omega-3 PUFAs; dosage and duration per study protocol. |
| Comparison | Placebo supplementation without probiotics or omega-3 PUFAs. |
| Outcome | Significantly improved pancreatic beta-cell function observed with the combined supplementation versus placebo; treatment was well tolerated but associated with mild gastrointestinal side effects. |
Source: Savytska, Maryana, et al. “Efficacy of probiotic co-supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs on pancreatic beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes.” Read article here.
