Journal of Probiotics & Health
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8901
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2329-8901
+44 1223 790975
PH Groop
Folkhälsan Research Center,
Biomedicum Helsinki C318b, PO Box 63, 00014
Finland
Research Article
The Self-reported Use of Probiotics is Associated with Better Glycaemic Control and Lower Odds of Metabolic Syndrome and its Components in Type 1 Diabetes
Author(s): Aila J Ahola, Valma Harjutsalo, Carol Forsblom, Riitta Freese, Sari Makimattila and PH GroopAila J Ahola, Valma Harjutsalo, Carol Forsblom, Riitta Freese, Sari Makimattila and PH Groop
In type 1 diabetes, various metabolic disturbances are frequently observed. Importantly, these may negatively affect individuals’ long-term health outcomes. The use of probiotics has, in other populations, been beneficially associated with many of these risk factors. We, therefore, assessed the cross-sectional associations between the use of probiotics-containing food products or supplements and various health markers in a large population of individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Included were 1039 individuals (mean age 46 ± 14 years, 45% men) with type 1 diabetes and without end-stage renal disease. Based on the entries in the diet questionnaire and the food record, participants were divided into those using (Probiotics+) and not using (Probiotics–) probiotics-containing products. Various standard health markers, such as weight, waist circumference, blood pre.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-8901.1000188