Probiotics can help control blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a precursor to diabetes, but probiotics have been shown to improve the function of the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, as well as increase the number of receptors on cell membranes for insulin binding. This means that when you eat something that contains carbohydrates (such as bread or pasta), your body will be able to use those carbohydrates more effectively than before taking probiotics. Additionally, studies show that people who take a daily dose of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG experience lower fasting blood glucose levels than those who don’t take it regularly – and this effect has been seen in both healthy individuals and those with type 2 diabetes!
