Conclusion This meta- analysis suggests that probiotic and synbiotic supplementation may be beneficial in  lowering FBG in adults with high baseline FBG ( ≥7 mmol/L ) and that multispecies probiotics may have more impact on FBG than single species
Purpose  High fasting blood glucose ( FBG ) can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus , cardiovascular and kidney diseases .
Consuming probiotics or synbiotics may improve FBG .
A systematic review and meta- analysis of controlled trials was conducted to clarify the effect of probiotic and synbiotic consumption on FBG levels .
Oligofructose promotes satiety in healthy human: a pilot study
Objective : The administration of a fermentable dietary fibre ( oligofructose ) in rats increases satietogenic gut peptides and lowered spontaneous energy intake . The aim of the study was to assess the relevance of those effects of oligofructose on satiety and energy intake in humans . Design : Single-blinded , crossover , placebo-controlled design , pilot study .Subjects : Volunteers included five men and five women aged 21–39 years , BMI ranging from 18.5 to 27.4 kg/m2 , were r and omly assigned as described below . Interventions : Subjects were included in two 2-week experimental phases during which they received either fibre ( oligofructose ( OFS ) ) or placebo ( dextrine maltose ( DM ) ) ; a 2-week washout period was included between crossover phases . In total , 8 g OFS or 8 g DM were ingested twice daily ( 16 g/day in total ) . Energy intake , hunger , satiety , fullness and prospect i ve food consumption were assessed with analogue scales at the end of each experimental phase . Results : During breakfast , OFS significantly increases the satiety ( P=0.04 ) without any difference on other sensations as compared to DM treatment periods . After lunch , no significant differences are observed between treatment period . At dinner , OFS significantly increases satiety ( P=0.04 ) , reduces hunger ( P=0.04 ) and prospect i ve food consumption ( P=0.05 ) . The energy intake at breakfast and lunch are significantly lower ( P=0.01 , 0.03 , respectively ) after OFS treatment than after DM  treatment . Total energy intake per day is 5 % lower during OFS than in DM period . Conclusion : Oligofructose treatment increases satiety following breakfast and dinner , reduces hunger and prospect i ve food consumption following dinner . This pilot study presents a rationale to propose oligofructose supplements in the management of food intake in overweight and obese patients .Sponsorship : This project is supported by an FSR grant from the Université catholique de Louvain
Conclusion This meta- analysis suggests that probiotic and synbiotic supplementation may be beneficial in  lowering FBG in adults with high baseline FBG ( ≥7 mmol/L ) and that multispecies probiotics may have more impact on FBG than single species
Purpose  High fasting blood glucose ( FBG ) can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus , cardiovascular and kidney diseases .
Consuming probiotics or synbiotics may improve FBG .
A systematic review and meta- analysis of controlled trials was conducted to clarify the effect of probiotic and synbiotic consumption on FBG levels .