CompletedPhase 2ACTRN12611000655943

Efficacy of mulberry, red ginseng and banaba in the regulation of blood glucose and insulin responses in type 2 diabetes

A six-month supplementation of mulberry, Korean red ginseng and banaba decreases biomarkers of systemic low grade inflammation in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes


Sponsor

Sookmyung Women's University

Enrollment

94 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2007

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of traditionally used anti-diabetic herbs in controlling blood glucose homeostasis and low grade inflammation, a six month clinical trial was performed with red ginseng roots, mulberry leaf water extract, and banaba leaf water extract in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance or mild cases of T2D.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 35 YearssMax Age: 79 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This trial tests whether a combination of mulberry, red ginseng, and banaba extracts can help regulate blood sugar and insulin levels in people aged 35-79 with type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. These natural supplements may offer complementary support alongside standard diabetes medications.

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Interventions

6g/day (2g x 3 times a day) of 1:1:1 mixture of the herbal preparation for 24 weeks. (6g/day of herabl preparation was consisted of 2g/day of Korean red ginseng, 2g/day of Muberry leaf, 2g/day of bana

6g/day (2g x 3 times a day) of 1:1:1 mixture of the herbal preparation for 24 weeks. (6g/day of herabl preparation was consisted of 2g/day of Korean red ginseng, 2g/day of Muberry leaf, 2g/day of banaba leaf) Speficification of herbal preparation: Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Mayer) powder, mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaf water extract powder, and banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa L.) leaf water extract powder The mode of administration: oral capsule


Locations(1)

Seoul, Korea, Republic Of

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