meta_analysis
    2020

    Effects of Cynara scolymus L. on glycemic indices: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

    Jalili C, Moradi S, Babaei A, Boozari B, Asbaghi O, Lazaridi AV, Hojjati Kermani MA, Miraghajani M

    Published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine

    Methodology

    Random-effects meta-analysis of 9 RCTs on artichoke products and glycemic indices

    Key Findings

    Artichoke administration significantly reduced fasting blood sugar (WMD -5.28 mg/dL); other glycemic indices showed smaller, less consistent changes.

    Conclusions

    Artichoke products modestly lower fasting blood sugar in pooled RCT data.

    Limitations

    Heterogeneous populations and preparations; glycemic endpoints mostly secondary outcomes in source trials.

    Supplements Studied

    the administration of artichoke and artichoke products led to a significant reduced fasting blood sugar

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Quality Score:6/10

    Disclosures

    Funding

    Not reported

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