Gut bacteria and herbal compound show promise for prediabetes in obesity
Disease control
Completed
This study looked at whether a gut bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila and a natural compound called berberine can help manage prediabetes in obese adults. 110 overweight or obese people with prediabetes were given either the bacterium, berberine, or a placebo for 12 weeks. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yu Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC