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Multi-species synbiotic may improve weight, cholesterol, and glucose control in elderly diabetes patients


Nature Publishing Group


Study Design

Interventions

Multi-species synbiotic (12 probiotic strains + FOS prebiotic)

Study Type

RCTs

Outcomes

Body weightBMIBody fat massLDL cholesterolTotal cholesterolVCAM-1Fasting plasma glucoseHOMA-IRHbA1cTriglycerides

Duration and Size

Study Population

Age Range

Older Adults (65+)

Sex

MaleFemale

Geography

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Other Criteria

with T2 Diabetes

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