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101 Fallah Huseini, H.; Darvishzadeh, F.; Heshmat, R.; Jafariazar, Z.; Raza, M.; Larijani, B.
The clinical investigation of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad fruit in treatment of type II diabetic patients
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(8), 1186-1189
Colocynthis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
102 Ngondi, J.L.; Etoundi, B.C.; Nyangono, C.B.; Mbofung, C.M.; Oben, J.E.
IGOB131, a novel seed extract of West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation
Lipids Health Dis, 2009, 8, 7; (1-7)
Irvingia gabonensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
103 Tong, Y.; Jia, Q.; Sun, Y.; Hou, Z.; Wang, Y.
Acupuncture in the treatment of diabetic bladder dysfunction
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 905-909
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Jalali-Khanabadi, B.A.; Afkhami-Ardekani, M.; Fatehi, F.
Effects of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on lipid profile and lipoproteins in patients with type II diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 899-903
Diabetes mellitus, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
105 Lee, M.S.; Chen, K.W.; Choi, T.Y.; Ernst, E.
Qigong for type 2 diabetes care
A systematic review
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(4), 236-242
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
106 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Mangosteen juice for the reduction of inflammation in obese subjects
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose finding study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 811-812 (Abstract)
Inflammation, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, posology, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
107 Zhang, J.; Marquina, N.; Oxinos, G.; Sau, A.; Ng, D.
Effect of laser acupoint treatment on blood pressure and body weight
A pilot study
J Chiropract Med, 2008, 7(4), 134-139
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
108 Roussel, A.M.; Hininger, I.; Benaraba, R.; Ziegenfuss, T.N.; Anderson, R.A.
Antioxidant effects of a cinnamon extract in people with impaired fasting glucose that are overweight or obese
J Am Coll Nutr, 2009, 28(1), 16-21
Cinnamomum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
109 Jenkinson, C.M.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Read, A.; Taylor, M.A.; Sach, T.H.; Silcocks, P.; Muir, K.R.
Effects of dietary intervention and quadriceps strenghtening exercises on pain and function in overweight people with knee pain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b3170; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Strength training
110 Barton, G.R.; Sach, T.H.; Jenkinson, C.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Muir, K.R.
Lifestyle interventions for knee pain in overweight and obese adults aged > 45
Economic evaluation of randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b2273; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cost-effectiveness, Strength training
111 Jin, K.K.; Chen, L.; Pan, J.Y.; Li, J.M.; Wang, Y.; Wang, F.Y.
Acupressure therapy inhibits the development of diabetic complications in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(9), 1027-1032
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
112 Wider, B.; Pittler, M.H.; Thompson-Coon, J.; Ernst, E.
Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD003335), 1-27
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
113 Huxley, R.; Lee, C.M.Y.; Barzi, F.; Timmermeister, L.; Czernichow, S.; Perkovic, V.; Grobbee, D.E.; Batty, D.
Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption in relation to incident type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(22), 2053-2063
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
114 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
115 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Barrett, M.L.; Singh, V.J.
Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects
A pilot, dose finding study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 48; (1-7)
Inflammation, Obesitiy, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
116 Hursel, R.; Viechtbauer, W.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance
A meta-analysis
Int J Obes, 2009, 33, 956-961
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
117 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines used in the treatment of obesity
World J Gastroenterol, 2009, 15(25), 3073-3085
Obesitiy, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
118 Thakur, G.; Mitra, A.; Pal, K.; Rousseau, D.
Effect of flaxseed gum on reduction of blood glucose and cholesterol in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(S6), 126-136
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
119 Yazaki, Y.; Faridi, Z.; Ma, Y.; Ali, A.; Northrup, V.; Njike, V.Y.; Liberti, L.; Katz, D.L.
A pilot study of chromium picolinate for weight loss
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(3), 291-299
Chromium Picolinate, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
120 Zhang, C.; Ma, Y.X.; Yan, Y.
Clinical effects of acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 13-14
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
121 Yang, K.; Bernardo, L.M.; Sereika, S.M.; Conroy, M.B.; Balk, J.; Burke, L.E.
Utilization of 3-month yoga program for adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes
A pilot study
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 257891; (1-6)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
122 Gurrola-Diaz, C.M.; Garcia-Lopez, P.M.; Sanchez-Enriquez, S.; Troyo-Sanroman, R.; Andrade-Gonzalez, I.; Gomez-Leyva, J.F.
Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and preventive treatment (diet) on the lipid profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy)
Phytomed, 2010, 17(7), 500-505
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
123 Talati, R.; Sobieraj, D.M.; Makanji, S.S.; Phung, O.J.; Coleman, C.I.
The comparative efficacy of plant sterols and stanols on serum lipids
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Am Diet Assoc, 2010, 110(5), 719-726
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
124 Ahn, A.C.; Bennani, T.; Freeman, R.; Hamdy, O.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Two styles of acupuncture for treating painful diabetic neuropathy
A pilot randomised control trial
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25(1), 11-17
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
125 Kuriyan, R.; Kumar, D.R.; Rajendran, R.; Kurpad, A.V.
An evaluation of the hypolipidemic effect of an extract of Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves in hyperlipidemic Indians
A double blind, placebo controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 27; (1-8)
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
126 Elder, C.; Gallison, C.; Lindberg, N.M.; DeBar, L.; Funk, K.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Stevens, V.J.
Randomized trial of Tapas Acupressure Technique for weight loss maintenance
Rationale and study design
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(6), 683-690
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
127 Aljasir, B.; Bryson, M.; Al-shehri, B.
Yoga practice for the managment of type II diabetes mellitus in adults
A systematic review
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 399-408
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
128 Vosough-Ghanbari, S.; Rahimi, R.; Kharabaf, S.; Zeinali, S.; Mohammadirad, A.; Amini, S.; Yasa, N.; Salehnia, A.; Toliat, T.; Nikfar, S.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
Effects of Satureja khuzestanica on serum glucose, lipids and markers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 465-470
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Satureja, Satureja khuzestanica, Metabolic diseases
129 Lin, C.H.; Lin, Y.M.; Liu, C.F.
Electrical acupoint stimulation changes body composition and the meridian systems in postmenopausal women with obesity
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(4), 683-694
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
130 Chen, M.; Zheng, H.; Yin, L.P.; Xie, C.G.
Is oral administration of chinese herbal medicine effective and safe as an adjunctive therapy for managing diabetic foot ulcers?
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 889-898
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
131 Mirmiran, P.; Fazeli, M.R.; Asghari, G.; Shafiee, A.; Azizi, F.
Effect of pomegranate seed oil on hyperlipidaemic subjects
A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Br J Nutr, 2010, 104(3), 402-406
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
132 Brunner-La Rocca, H.P.; Schindler, R.; Schlumpf, M.; Saller, R.; Suter, M.
Effects of the Tibetan herbal preparation PADMA 28 on blood lipids and lipid oxidisability in subjects with mild hypercholesterolaemia
VASA, 2005, 34, 11-17
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Tibetan medicine
133 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Hernandez-Aguado, I.; Ricart, W.
Blood-letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects of insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function
Diabetes, 2002, 51, 1000-1004
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
134 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Blood letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects on vascular reactivity
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25(12), 2249-2255
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
135 Mellor, D.D.; Sathyapalan, T.; Kilpatrick, E.S.; Beckett, S.; Atkin, S.L.
High-cocoa polyphenol-rich chocolate improves HDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetes patients
Diabet Med, 2010, 27(11), 1318-1321
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Theobroma cacao
136 Zeng, X.; Yuan, Y.; Wu, T.; Yan, L.; Su, H.
Chinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD005450), 1-53
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
137 Gout, B.; Bourges, C.; Paineau-Dubreuil, S.
Satiereal, a Crocus sativus L extract, reduces snacking and increases satiety in a randomized placebo-controlled study of mildly overweight, healthy women
Nutrition Res, 2010, 30(5), 305-313
Crocus, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
138 Wien, M.; Bleich, D.; Raghuwanshi, M.; Gould-Forgerite, S.; Gomes, J.; Monahan-Couch, L.; Oda, K.
Almond consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with prediabetes
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(3), 189-197
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
139 Littman, A.J.; Bertram, L.C.; Ceballos, R.; Ulrich, C.M.; Ramaprasad, J.; McGregor, B.; McTieman, A.
Randomized controlled pilot trial of yoga in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors
Effects on quality of life and anthropometric measures
Support Care Cancer, 2012, 20(2), 267-277
Breast cancer, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
140 Stendell-Hollis, N.R.; Thomson, C.A.; Thompson, P.A.; Bea, J.W.; Cussler, E.C.; Hakim, I.A.
Green tea improves metabolic biomarkes, not weight or body composition
A pilot study in overweight breast cancer survivors
J Hum Nutr Diet, 2010, 23(6), 590-600
Breast cancer, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
141 Hsieh, C.H.
The effects of auricular acupressure on weight loss and serum lipid levels in overweight adolescents
Am J Chin Med, 2010, 38(4), 675-682
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Hypercholesterolemia, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
142 Liang, F.; Koya, D.
Acupuncture: is it effective for treatment of insulin resistance?
Diabetes Obes Metab, 2010, 12(7), 555-569
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
143 Palacka, P.; Kucharska, J.; Murin, J.; Dostalova, K.; Okkelova, A.; Cizova, M.; Waczulikova, I.; Moricova, S.; Gvozdjakova, A.
Complementary therapy in diabetic patients with chronic complications
A pilot study
Bratisl Lek Listy, 2010, 111(4), 205-211
Alpha-Liponsäure, Antioxidants, Coenzyme, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tokopherol, Vitamins
144 Son, J. van; Nyklicek, I.; Pop, V.J.M.; Pouwer, F.
Testing the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce emotional distress in outpatients with diabetes (DiaMind)
Design of a randomized controlled trial
BMC Public Health, 2011, 11, 131; (1-11)
Mindfulness meditation, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress
145 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Nayebi, N.; Moradi, L.; Mehri, A.; Larijani, b.; Abdollahi, M.
The efficacy and safety of herbal medicines used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia
A systematic review
Curr Pharm Des, 2010, 16(26), 2935-2947
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
146 Basu, A.; Du, M.; Sanchez, K.; Leyva, M.J.; Betts, N.M.; Blevins, S.; Wu, M.; Aston, C.E.; Lyons, T.J.
Green tea minimally affects biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome
Nutrition, 2011, 27(2), 20-213
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
147 Basu, A.; Sanchez, K.; Leyva, M.J.; Wu, M.; Betts, N.M.; Aston, C.E.; Lyons, T.J.
Green tea supplementation affects body weight, lipids, and lipid peroxidation in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(1), 31-40
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
148 Eichenberger, P.; Mettler, S.; Arnold, M.; Colombani, P.C.
No effects of three-week consumption of a green tea extract on time trial perfomance in endurance-trained men
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010, 80(1), 54-64
Andrology, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
149 Llaneza, P.; Gonzalez, C.; Fernandez-Inarrea, J.; Alonso, A.; Diaz, F.; Arnott, I.; Ferrer-Barriendos, J.
Soy isoflavones, diet and physical exercise modify serum cytokines in healthy obese postmenopausal women
Phytomed, 2011, 18(4), 245-250
Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Glycine max, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
150 Kastorini, C.M.; Milionis, H.J.; Esposito, K.; Giugliano, D.; Goudevenos, J.A.; Panagiotakos, D.B.
The effect of mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome and its components
A meta-analysis of 50 studies and 534,906 individuals
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011, 57, 1299-1313
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
151 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Lorenzo-Moreno, C.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, B.; Granados-Gámez, G.; Quesada-Rubio, J.M.
Connective tissue reflex massage for type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease
Randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 804321; (1-12)
Occlusive arterial disease, Connective tissue massage, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
152 Jenkins, D.J.A.; Chiavaroli, L.; Wong, J.M.W.; Kendall, C.; Lewis, G.F.; Vidgen, E.; Connelly, P.W.; Leiter, L.A.; Josse, R.G.; Lamarche, B.
Adding monounsaturated fatty acids to a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods in hypercholesterolemia
Can Med Assoc J, 2010, 182(18), 1961-1967
Diet, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
153 Liu, Z.M.; Chen, Y.M.; Ho, S.C.
Effects of soy intake on glycemic control
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(5), 1092-1101
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
154 Nikooyeh, B.; Neyestani, T.R.; Farvid, M.; Alavi-Majd, H.; Houshiarrad, A.; Kalayi, A.; Shariatzadeh, N.; Gharavi, A.; Heravifard, S.; Tayebinejad, N.; Salekzamani, S.; Zahedirad, M.
Daily consumption of vitamin D- or vitamin D + calcium-fortified yogurt drink improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(4), 764-771
Calciferol, Calcium, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Yoghurt, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Traditional medicine
155 Paocharoen, V.
The efficacy and side effects of oral Centella asiatica extract for wound healing promotion in diabetic wound patients
J Med Assoc Thai, 2010, 93(Suppl 7), S166-S170
Diabetes mellitus, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect, Wound healing
156 Zubeldia, J.M.; Nabi, H.A.; Jiménez, del Rio, M.; Genovese, J.
Exploring new applications for Rhodiola rosea
Can we improve the quality of life of patients with short-term hypothyroidism induced by hormone withdrawal?
J Med Food, 2010, 13(6), 1287-1292
Depression, Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea, Thyroid cancer, Metabolic diseases
157 Li, F.I.; Deng, H.; Wang, H.; Xu, R.; Chen, J.; Wang, Y.; Li, X.; Fan, B.; Li, B.
Effects of external application of Chinese medicine on diabetic ulcers and the expressions of beta-catenin, c-myc and K6
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(4), 261-266
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
158 Carroccio, A.; Iacono, G.; Montalto, G.; Cavataio, F.; Lorello, D.; Greco, L.; Soresi, M.; Notarbartolo, A.
Pancreatic enzyme therapy in childhood celiac disease
A double-blind prospective randomized study
Digest Dis Sci, 1995, 40(12), 2555-2560
Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Coeliac disease
159 Grabowski, G.A.; Barton, N.W.; Pastores, G.; Dambrosia, J.M.; Banerjee, T.K.; McKee, M.A.; Parker, C.; Schiffmann, R.; Hill, S.C.; Brady, R.O.
Enzyme therapy in type 1 Gaucher disease
Comparative efficacy of mannose-terminated glucocerebrosidase from natural and recombinant sources
Ann Intern Med, 1995, 122(1), 33-39
Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
160 Cornell, H.J.; Macrae, F.A.; Melny, J.; Pizzey, C.J.; Cook, F.; Mason, S.; Bathal, P.S.; Stelmasiak, T.
Enzyme therapy for management of coeliac disease
Scand J Gastroenterol, 2005, 40(11), 1304-1312
Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Coeliac disease
161 Di Pierro,F.; Menghi, A.B.; Barreca, A.; Lucarelli, M.; Calandrelli, A.
Greenselect Phytosome as and adjunct to a low-calorie diet for treatment of obesity
A clinical trial
Altern Med Rev, 2009, 14(2), 154-160
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
162 Eichenberger, P.; Colombani, P.C.; Mettler, S.
Effects of 3-week consumption of green tea extracts on whole-body metabolism during cycling exercise in endurance-trained men
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2009, 79(1), 24-33
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
163 Batista, G. de A.; Cunha, C.L.; Scartezini, M.; Heyde, R. von der; Bitencourt, M.G.; Melo, S.F.
Prospective double-blind crossover study of Camellia sinensis (green tea) in dyslipidemias
Arq Bras Cardiol, 2009, 93(2), 128-134
Arteriosclerosis, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Dyslipidämie, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
164 Thielecke, F.; Rahn, G.; Böhnke, J.; Adams, F.; Birkenfeld, A.L.; Jordan, J.; Boschmann, M.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate and postgrandial fat oxidation in overweight/obese male volunteers
A pilot study
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2010, 64(7), 704-713
Andrology, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
165 Dean, S.; Braakhuis, A.; Paton, C.
The effects of EGCG on fat oxidation and endurance performance in male cyclists
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2009, 19(6), 624-644
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
166 Brown, A.L.; Lane, J.; Coverly, J.; Stocks, J.; Jackson, S.; Stephen, A.; Bluck, L.; Coward, A.; Hendrickx, H.
Effects of dietary supplementation with the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate on insulin resistance and associated metabolic risk factors
Randomized controlled trial
Br J Nutr, 2009, 101(6), 886-894
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
167 Hursel, R.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
Green tea catechin plus caffeine supplementation to a high-protein diet has no additional effect on body weight maintenance after weight loss
Am J Clin Nutr, 2009, 89(3), 822-830
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
168 Phung, O.J.; Baker, W.L.; Matthews, L.J.; Lanosa, M.; Thorne, A.; Coleman, C.I.
Effect of green tea catechins with or without caffeine on anthropometric measures
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Clin Nutr, 2010, 91(1), 73-81
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Tea, Overweight
169 Lerman, R.H.; Minich, D.M.; Darland, G.; Lamb, J.J.; Chang, J.L.; Hsi, A.; Bland, J.S.; Tripp, M.L.
Subjects with elevated LDL cholesterol and metabolic syndrome benefit from supplementation with soy protein, phytosterols, hops rho iso-alpha acids, and Acacia nilotica proanthocyanidins
J Clin Lipidol, 2010, 4(1), 59-68
Acacia, Acacia nilotica, Diet, Nutrition/diet, hop, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Metabolic syndrome, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
170 Lamine, F.; Bouguerra, R.; Jabrane, J.; Marrakchi, Z.; Ben Rayana, M.C.; Ben Slama, C.; Gaigi, S.
Food intake and high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels changes during ramadan fasting in healthy young subjects
Tunis Med, 2006, 84(10), 647-650
Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
171 Shuger, S.L.; Barry, V.W.; Sui, X.; McClain, A.; Hand, G.A.; Wilcox, S.; Meriwether, R.A.; Hardin, J.W.; Blair, S.N.
Electronic feedback in a diet- and physical activity-based lifestyle intervention for weight loss
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 2011, 8(1), 41; (1-8)
Exercise therapy, Biofeedback, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
172 Li, S.; Zhao, J.; Liu, J.; Xiang, F.; Lu, D.; Liu, B.; Xu, J.; Zhang, H.; Zhang, Q.; Li, X.; Yu, R.; Chen, M.; Wang, X.; Wang, Y.; Chen, B.
Prospective randomized controlled study of a Chinese herbal medicine compound Tangzu Yuyang Ointment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
A preliminary report
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 133(2), 543-550
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tangzu Yuyang, Traditional Chinese medicine
173 Hsu, C.-H.; Liao, Y.-L.; Lin, S.-C.; Tsai, T.-H.; Huang, C.-J.; Chou, P.
Does supplementation with green tea extract improve insulin resistance in obese type 2 diabetics?
A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Altern Med Rev, 2011, 16(2), 157-163
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
174 Gupta, H.; Pawar, D.; Riva, A.; Bombardelli, E.; Morazzoni, P.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate efficacy and tolerability of an optimized botanical combination in the management of patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(2), 265-272
Cholactiv, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oenothera, Oenothera biennis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
175 Ali, A.; Yazaki, Y.; Njike, V.Y.; Ma, Y.; Katz, D.L.
Effect of fruit and vegetable concentrates on endothelial function in metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 72; (1-8)
Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
176 Dalli, E.; Colomer, E.; Tormos, M.C.; Cosin-Sales, J.; Milara, J.; Esteban, E.; Saez, G.
Crataegus laevigata decreases neutrophil elastase and has hypolipidemic effect
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2011, 18(8-9), 769-775
Crataegus, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
177 Bamosa, A.O.; Kaatabi, H.; Lebdaa, F.M.; Elq, A.M.; Al-Sultanb, A.
Effect of Nigella sativa seeds on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2010, 54(4), 344-354
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
178 Chen, W.; Luo, Y.F.; Liu, J.P.
Topical herbal medicine for treatment of diabetic peripheral neruopathy
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(3), 134-145
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
179 Pal, A.; Srivastava, N.; Tiwari, S.; Verma, N.S.; Narain, V.S.; Agrawal, G.G.; Natu, S.M.; Kumar, K.
Effect of yogic practices on lipid profile and body fat composition in patients of coronary artery disease
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(3), 122-127
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
180 Jenkins, D.J.A.; Kendall, C.W.C.; Banach, M.S.; Srichaikul, K.; Vidgen, E.; Mitchell, S.; Parker, T.; Nishi, S.; Bashyam, B.; Souza, R. de; Ireland, C.; Josse, R.G.
Nuts as a replacement for carbohydrates in the diabetic diet
Diabetes Care, 2011, 34(8), 1706-1711
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
181 Liu, Z.L.; Liu, J.P.; Zhang, A.L.; Wu, Q.; Ruan, Y.; Lewith, G.; Viscone, D.
Chinese herbal medicines for hypercholesterolemia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 7(CD008305), 1-111
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
182 Josic, J.; Olsson, A.T.; Wickeberg, J.; Lindstedt, S.; Hlebowicz, J.
Does green tea affect postprandial glucose, insulin and satiety in healthy subjects: a randomized controlled trial
Nutrition J, 2010, 9, (1-8) (Internet)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
183 Basu, A.; Betts, N.M.; Ortiz, J.; Simmons, B.; Wu, M.; Lyons, T.J.
Low-energy cranberry juice decreases lipid oxidation and increases plasma antioxidant capacity in women with metabolic syndrome
Nutrition Res, 2011, 31(3), 190-196
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium, cowberry
184 Liu, X.; Miller, Y.D.; Burton, N.W.; Chang, J.H.; Brown, W.J.
Qi-gong mind-body therapy and diabetes control
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Prev Med, 2011, 41(2), 152-158
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
185 Kim, T.-H.; Choi, T.-Y.; Shin, B.-C.; Lee, M.S.
Moxibustion for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(8), 575-579
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Weickert, M.O.; Roden, M.; Isken, F.; Hoffmann, D.; Nowotny, P.; Osterhoff, M.; Blaut, M.; Alpert, C.; Gögebakan, O.; Bumke-Vogt, C.; Mueller, F.; Machann, J.; Barber, T.M.; Petzke, K.J.; Hierholzer, J.; Hornemann, S.; Kruse, M.; Illner, A.K.; Kohl, A.; Loeffelholz, C.V.; Arafat, A.M.; Möhlig, M.; Pfeiffer, A.F.
Effects of supplemented isoenergetic diets differing in cereal fiber and protein content on insulin sensitivity in overweight humans
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 94(2), 459-471
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
187 Rondanelli, M.; Giacosa, A.; Orsini, F.; Opizzi, A.; Villani, S.
Appetite control and glycaemia reduction in overweight subjects treated with a combination of two highly standardized extracts from Phaseolus vulgaris and Cynara scolymus
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(9), 1275-1282
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
188 Párraga, I.; López-Torres, J.; Andrés, F.; Navarro, B.; Campo, J.M. del; García-Reyes, M.; Galdón, M.P.; Lloret, A.; Presioso, J.C.; Rabanales, J.
Effect of plant sterols on the lipid profile of patients with hypercholesterolaemia
Randomised, experimental study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 73; (1-8)
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
189 Olendzki, B.C.; Leung, K.; Van Buskirk, S.; Reed, G.; Zurier, R.B.
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with marine and botanical oils
Influence on serum lipids
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 827286; (1-9)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, borage, Dyslipidämie, Helianthus, sunflower, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sea remedies, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Metabolic diseases, fish oil
190 Onakpoya, I.J.; Posadzki, P.P.; Watson, L.K.; Davies, L.A.; Ernst, E.
The efficacy of long-term conjugated linolic acid (CLA) supplementation on body composition in overweight and obese individuals
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Eur J Nutr, 2012, 51(2), 127-134
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
191 Lee, J.A.; Kim, J.W.; Kim, D.Y.
Effects of yoga exercise on serum adiponectin and metabolic syndrome factors in obese postmenopausal women
Menopause, 2012, 19(3), 296-301
Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Metabolic syndrome, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
192 Kianbakht, S.; Abasi, B.; Perham, M.; Hashem Dabaghian, F.H.
Antihyperlipidemic effects of Salvia officinalis L. leaf extract in patients with hyperlipidemia
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(12), 1849-1853
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Metabolic diseases
193 Brasnyó, P.; Molnár, G.A.; Mohás, M.; Markó, L., Laczy, B.; Cseh, J.; Miklás, E.; Szijártó, I.A.; Mérei, A.; Halmai, R.; Mészáros, L.G.; Sümegi, B.; Wittmann, I.
Resveratrol improves insulin sensitivity, reduces oxidative stress and activates the Akt pathway in type 2 diabetic patients
Br J Nutr, 2011, 106(3), 383-389
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Resveratrol, Metabolic diseases
194 Onakpoya, I.J.; Perry, R.; Zhang, J.; Ernst, E.
Efficacy of calcium supplementation for management of overweight and obesity
Systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Nutrition Rev, 2011, 69(6), 335-343
Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
195 Onakpoya, I.; Terry, R.; Ernst, E.
The use of green coffee extract as a weight loss supplement
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
Gastroenterol Res Pract, 2011, 2011, 382852; (1-6)
Coffea, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
196 Sridharan, K.; Mohan, R., Ramaratnam, S.; Panneerselvam, D.
Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 12(CD008288), 1-58
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
197 Qian, Q.; Qian, S.; Fan, P.; Huo, D.; Wang, S.
Effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza hydrophilic extract on antioxidant enzymes in diabetic patients with chronic heart disease
A randomized controlled trial
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(1), 60-66
Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases
198 Kim, S.; Shin, B.-C.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, H.; Ernst, E.
Red ginseng for type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(12), 937-944
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
199 Yan, S.Y.; Yao, C.; Ding, X.R.; Jiang, M.; Lu, A.P.
Serum low-density lipoprotein and heart rate related to the effectiveness in the treatment of angina pectoris with two similar Chinese medicine herbal formulae
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(12), 903-907
Angina pectoris, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Kangxin, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tongxinluo, Traditional Chinese medicine
200 Hajiaghamohammadi, A.A.; Ziaee, A.; Samimi, R.
The efficacy of licorice root extract in decreasing transaminase activities in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(9), 1381-1384
Fatty liver, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases