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    2013

    Effects of olive leaf extract on glycaemic control: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in overweight middle-aged men

    de Bock M, Derraik JGB, Brennan CM

    Published in PLOS ONE

    Key Findings

    Olive leaf polyphenols improved insulin sensitivity by 15% and pancreatic beta-cell responsiveness in overweight men.

    Conclusions

    Metabolic signal supporting glycaemic use.

    Limitations

    Men only, surrogate endpoints.

    Supplements Studied

    Olive leaf polyphenols improved insulin sensitivity by 15% in overweight middle-aged men.

    Outcomes Measured

    Insulin Sensitivity

    Olive leaf polyphenols improved insulin sensitivity by 15% and pancreatic beta-cell responsiveness in overweight men.

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Sample Size:46
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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