Gut bacteria and herbal extract 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 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the bacterium, berberine, or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yu Chen • Aim: Disease control
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