This is the second successful study of this herb, which is native to regions of India and Sri Lanka.
First, the details.
- 66 patients with type 2 diabetes received 3 treatments in random order.
- A standard liquid control meal
- A control meal + 240 mg Salacia oblonga extract
- A control meal + 480 mg Salacia oblonga extract
- The patients and researchers were not told which treatment was given (blinded).
And, the results.
- Both doses significantly lowered blood sugar levels — 14% and 22% for 240 mg and 480 mg, respectively.
- Both doses significantly decreased the insulin response following a meal compared to the control meal alone.
The bottom line?
These results advance the earlier study in healthy volunteers. I guess the next step is a long-term study to show changes in A1c.
7/21/07 19:49 JR