Glutathione is an antioxidant that plays a critical role in protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress
et al., oral administration of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Y15 to STZ + HFD-induced T2D mice improved fasting glucose, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR levels, reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-, among others), decreased the abundance of LPS-producing bacteria, and promoted SCFA-producing populations
Vitamin C is thought to have an effect in UTIs by acidifying the urine
To reduce the risk, users should monitor blood sugar, especially during the first few weeks of use, and consume adequate carbohydrates with each dose
This work was supported by the Medical Innovation and Development Project of Lanzhou University (lzuyxcx-2022-132), the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province of China (21JR7RA356), and the Science and Technology Program of Lanzhou (2022-ZD-93)