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    2012

    The isoflavone puerarin reduces alcohol intake in heavy drinkers: a pilot study

    Penetar DM, Toto LH, Farmer SL, Lee DY, Lukas SE

    Published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence

    Methodology

    Placebo-controlled pilot trial of isolated puerarin in heavy drinkers with laboratory drinking sessions

    Key Findings

    Puerarin alone reduced beer consumption and slowed drinking, suggesting it is the active isoflavone in kudzu.

    Conclusions

    Puerarin appears to mediate kudzu's effect on alcohol intake.

    Limitations

    Pilot scale; short duration; laboratory endpoint.

    Supplements Studied

    Puerarin alone reduced beer consumption and slowed drinking, suggesting it is the active isoflavone in kudzu.

    Related Health Concerns

    Alcohol Use Disorder
    Substance Use Disorder

    Study Details

    Year:2012
    Sample Size:10
    Duration:1 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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