Researchers have found in a new study that consumption of millet-based foods may improve glycemic response and LDL-cholesterol levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Millet type and preparation methods significantly influence glycemic outcomes. However well-controlled, multi-ethnic trials are required to establish robust and clinically actionable evidence on the metabolic benefits of millets.
The aim of the study was to systematically review the literature to analyze the effect of millet consumption on metabolic homeostasis in adults. They conducted a systematic review of literature to evaluate effect of millet-consumption on metabolic homeostasis. Science Direct and PubMed databases were used to search articles till January 14th, 2025. Quality of randomized-controlled and crossover-studies were reported using the Cochrane-Risk-of-Bias-Assessment-scale, while that of non-randomized studies were reported using the Risk-of-Bias Non-Randomized- Studies-of Interventions-scale.
Nisarga S. Naik, Nikhil Nadiger, Arpita Mukhopadhyay. Effects of millet consumption on metabolic homeostasis (glycemic control and lipid profiles) in adults: A systematic review. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, Volume 20, Issue 1, 2026, 103359, ISSN 1871-4021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2025.103359.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871402125001766)
Keywords:
Millet-Based, Diets, may, improve, Metabolic, Health, Type 2 Diabetes Patients, study, Nisarga S. Naik, Nikhil Nadiger, Arpita Mukhopadhyay.