Table 13

Clinical studies of lactobacilli showing efficacy for treatment of diabetes

BacteriaDosePathologyRef. (Design)
L. acidophilus,
L. casei,
L. rhamnosus,
L. bulgaricus,
B. breve,
B. longum,
St. thermophilus
+
fructo-oligosaccharide
2×109 CFU
7×109 CFU
1.5×109 CFU
2×108 CFU
2×1010 CFU
7×109 CFU
1.5×109 CFU

100 mg
Type-2 diabetes282(randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study)