A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births in high-risk pregnancies, offering a promising new path for precision prenatal care.
Study: Dietary fiber supplementation mitigates gestational diabetes risk and preterm birth via gut microbiota modulation: a randomized controlled trial. Image credit: dilyaz/Shutterstock.com
A new study in Frontiers in Endocrinology evaluated the efficacy of soluble dietary fiber supplementation in altering gestational glucose metabolism and pregnancy outcomes by modulating the gut microbiome.
Gestational Diabetes and Fiber-Mediated Microbiome Modulation During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) that develops during pregnancy, typically in…