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
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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