Supplement shows promise for diabetes blood flow issues
NCT ID NCT04557228
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a dietary supplement called phosphatidylserine can improve blood flow in people with type 2 diabetes. 36 adults took either the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers measured blood flow in the leg and arm to see if the supplement helped blood vessels work better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- phosphatidylserine (a dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to improve blood vessel function in people with type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants. The supplement may not show meaningful benefits, and results may not apply to everyone with diabetes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Missouri- NextGen Clinical Translational Science Unit
Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States
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