Probiotics and Diabetes: Can Probiotics Help?

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Probiotics are finally hitting mainstream again after decades of languishing in Grandma’s cookbook. But, can they help with diseases like diabetes? According to a recent study, the answer is yes. Researchers had patients eat a DASH diet and one with probiotics. At the end of the study, those who took probiotics had a lower AC1. Probiotics may help those who are pre-diabetic and appears to lower insulin levels in those who already have the disease. In both cases, a healthy diet is essential.

Key Takeaways:

  • There are 39 trillion bacteria in the human body both good and bad.
  • Being exposed to dirt can help strengthen immune system especially in kids.
  • Probiotics may promote heart health and may lower blood glucose and insulin levels in those with diabetes

“studies have indicated that probiotics can lower glucose and insulin levels in those with diabetes”

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