Gut bug vs. herb: new hope to stop prediabetes?
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether taking a specific gut bacteria (Akkermansia muciniphila) or a plant compound called berberine could help obese adults with prediabetes. 110 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yu Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC