Table 13

Clinical studies of lactobacilli showing efficacy for treatment of type-2 diabetes

BacteriaDoseRef. (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
282(randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study)