[Literature Library] The potential role of maternal probiotics on glucose and lipid metabolism

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[Literature Library] The potential role of maternal probiotics on glucose and lipid metabolism

A meta-analysis on 10 randomized controlled trials demonstrated that probiotic supplementation during pregnancy helps reduce fasting blood glucose level, serum insulin levels as well as insulin resistance. Total cholesterol and triglyceride levels were also decreased after probiotic supplementation.

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Link to Publication: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6462661/

 

 

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Han MM, et al. Probiotics improve glucose and lipid metabolism in pregnant women: a meta-analysis. Ann Transl Med. 2019;7(5):99.
 

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