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    2000

    American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Vuksan V, Sievenpiper JL, Koo VYY, Francis T, Beljan-Zdravkovic U, Xu Z, Vidgen E

    Published in Archives of Internal Medicine

    Key Findings

    American ginseng 3 g taken before an oral glucose challenge reduced postprandial glycemia in both nondiabetic subjects and people with type 2 diabetes.

    Conclusions

    American ginseng attenuates postprandial glucose excursions.

    Limitations

    Acute challenge design; small sample; no long-term HbA1c data.

    Supplements Studied

    American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

    Outcomes Measured

    Blood Sugar Balance

    American ginseng 3 g before an oral glucose challenge reduced postprandial glycemia.

    Related Health Concerns

    Type 2 Diabetes

    Study Details

    Year:2000
    Sample Size:19
    Duration:1 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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