Berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lan J, Zhao Y, Dong F

Published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology

Key Findings

Berberine, the main alkaloid in Oregon grape, lowered fasting glucose, HbA1c and lipids comparably to oral hypoglycaemics in pooled trials.

Alkaloid-level evidence does not transfer directly to whole Oregon grape products.

Most trials in China, quality concerns.

Herb

Berberine, the main alkaloid in Oregon grape, lowered fasting glucose and HbA1c in pooled trials.

Compound

Berberine, the main alkaloid in Oregon grape, lowered fasting glucose, HbA1c and lipids comparably to oral hypoglycaemics in pooled trials.

Year:2015

Quality Score:7/10

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