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1 Ernst, E.
Acupuncture/Acupressure for weight reduction?
A systematic review
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 1997, 109(2), 60-62
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
2 Iwao, M.; Kajiyama, S.; Mori, H.; Oogaki, K.
Effects of Qigong Walking on Diabetic Patients
A Pilot Study
J Altern Complement Med, 1999, 5(4), 353-358
Diabetes mellitus, Experiment, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
3 Warshafsky, S.; Kamer, R.S.; Sivak, S.L.
Effect of Garlic on Total Serum Cholesterol
A Meta-analysis
Ann Intern Med, 1993, 119, 599-605
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
4 Silagy, C.A.; Neil, A.
Garlic as a lipid lowering agent
A meta-analysis
J Royal College Phys London, 1994, 28(1), 39-45
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
5 Tesfaye, S.; Watt, J.; Benbow, S.J.; Pang, K.A.; Miles, J.; MacFarlane, I.A.
Electrical spinal-cord stimulation for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Lancet, 1996, 348, 1698-1701
Diabetes mellitus, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases
6 Nomura, S.; Hattori, N.; Sakakibara, I.; Fukuhara, S.
Effects of Saiko-ka-ryukotsu-borei-to in patients with hyperlipidemia
Phytomed, 2001, 8(3), 165-173
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Saiko-ka-ryukotsu-borei-to, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
7 Stevinson, C.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Garlic for treating hypercholesterolemia
A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Ann Intern Med, 2000, 133(6), 420-429
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
8 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Guar gum for body weight reduction
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2001, 110, 724-730
guar gum, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
9 Shapiro, K.; Gong, W.C.
Natural products used for diabetes
J Am Pharm Assoc, 2002, 42, 217-226
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
10 Velussi, M.; Cernigoi, A.M.; Monte, A. de; Dapas, F.; Caffau, C.; Zilli, M.
Long-term (12 months) treatment with an anti-oxidant drug (silymarin) is effective on hyperinsulinemia, exogenous insulin need and malondialdehyde levels in cirrhotic diabetic patients
J Hepatol, 1997, 26(4), 871-879
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
11 Bordia, A.; Verma, S.K.; Srivastava, K.C.
Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc) and fenugreek (trigonella foenumgraecum L) on blood lipids, blood sugar, and platelet aggregation in patients with coronary artery disease
Prostagland Leukotr Essent Fatty Acids, 1997, 56, 379-384
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek, ginger
12 Jain, R.C.; Sachdey, K.N.; Kaushal, S.S.
Effect of onion ingestion on serum triglycerides, betalipoproteincholesterol and phospholipids in alimentary lipaemia
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1973, 21(4), 357-360
Allium, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
13 Menon, I.S.; Kendal, R.V.; Dewar, H.A.; Newell, D.J.
Effect of onion on blood fibrinolytic activity
BMJ, 1968, 3, 351-352
Allium, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
14 Sainani, G.S.; Desai, D.B.; More, K.N.
Onion, garlic and atherosclerosis
Lancet, 1976, 2, 275-276
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
15 Gadkari, J.; Joshi, V.
Effect of ingestion of raw garlic on serum cholesterol level, clotting time and fibrinolytic activity in normal subjects
J Postgrad Med, 1991, 37(3), 128-131
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Thrombosis
16 Shekelle, P.G.; Hardy, M.L.; Morton, S.C.; Maglione, M.; Mojiea, W.A.; Suttorp, M.J.; Rhodes, S.L.; Jungvig, L.; Gagné, J.
Efficacy and safety of ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance: a meta-analysis
JAMA, 2003, 289, 1537-1545
Exercise therapy, Ephedra, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
17 Yeh, G.Y.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Phillips, R.S.
Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 1277-1294
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
18 Moore, H.; Summerbell, C.; Hooper, L.; Cruickshank, K.; Vyas, A.; Johnstone, P.; Ashton, V.; Kopelman, P.
Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2004, 3CD004097, 1-117 (Internet)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
19 Pittler, M.H.; Schmidt, K.; Ernst, E.
Adverse events of herbal food supplements for body weight reduction
Systematic review
Obes Rev, 2005, 6, 93-111
guar gum, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Guarana, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Pausinystalia yohimbe, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago afra, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight, Adverse effect, Ephedra sinica
20 Ulbricht, C.; Basch, E.; Szapary, P.; Hammerness, P.; Axentsev, S.; Boon, H.; Kroll, D.; Garraway, L.; Vora, M.; Woods, J.
Guggul for hyperlipidemia
A review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 279-290
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
21 Chaya, M.S.; Kurpad, A.V.; Nagendra, H.R.; Nagarathna, R.
The effect of long term combined yoga practice on the basal metabolic rate of healthy adults
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 6, 28
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
22 Xin, L.; Miller, Y.D.; Brown, W.J.
A qualitative review of the role of qigong in the management of diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(4), 427-433
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
23 Thompson Coon, J.S.; Ernst, E.
Herbs for serum cholesterol reduction
A systematic review
J Fam Pract, 2003, 52(6), 468-478
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
24 Leach, M.J.
Gymnema sylvestre for Diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(9), 977-983
Diabetes mellitus, Gymnema sylvestre, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
25 Innes, K.E.; Vincent, H.K.
The influence of yoga-based programs on risk profiles in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
eCAM, 2007, 4(4), 469-486
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
26 Beer, A.M.; Wiebelitz, K.R.; Schmidt-Gayk, H.
Lycopus europaeus (Gypsywort)
Effects on the thyroidal parameters and symptoms associated with thyroid function
Phytomed, 2008, 15(1-2), 16-22
Hypothyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopus, Gipsy Wort., Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
27 Lan, C.; Su, T.C.; Chen, S.Y.; Lai, J.S.
Effect of T'ai chi chuan training on cardiovascular risk factors in dyslipidemic patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 813-819
Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Pomposelli, R.; Piasere, V.; Andreoni, C.; Costini, G.; Tonini, E.; Spalluzzi, A.; Rossi, D.; Quarenghi, C.; Zanolin, M.E.; Bellavite, P.
Observational study of homeopathic and conventional therapies in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy
Homeopathy, 2009, 98(1), 17-25
Diabetes mellitus, Homeopathy, Clinical homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
29 Cho, S.-H.; Lee, J.-S.; Thabane, L.; Lee, J.
Acupuncture for obesity
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Obes, 2009, 33, 183-196
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 Steiniger, J.; Schneider, A.; Bergemann, S.; Boschmann, M.; Janietz, K.
Einfluss von therapeutischem Fasten und Ausdauertraining auf den Energiestoffwechsel und die körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit Adipöser
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2009, 16(6), 383-390
Exercise therapy, Buchinger, Fasting, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Physiology, Metabolic diseases
34 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
35 Morais, E.C. de; Stefanuto, A.; Klein, G.A.; Boaventura, B.C.; Andrade, F. de; Wazlawik, E.; Di Pietro, P.F.; Maraschin, M.; Silva, E.L. da
Consumption of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) improves serum lipid parameters in healthy dyslipidemic subjects and provides an additional LDL-cholesterol reduction in individuals on statin therapy
J Agric Food Chem, 2009, 57(18), 8316-8324
Hypercholesterolemia, Ilex, Ilex paraguariensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
36 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
37 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
38 Waheed, A.; Miana, G.A.; Ahmad, S.I.
Clinical investigation of hypoglycemic effect of seeds of Azadirachta indica in type-2 (NIDDM) diabetes mellitus
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2006, 19(4), 322-325
Azadirachta indica, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
39 Sartore, G.; Reitano, R.; Barison, A.; Magnanini, P.; Cosma, C.; Burlina, S.; Manzato, E.; Fedele, D.; Lapolla, A.
The effects of psyllium on lipoproteins in type II diabetic patients
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2009, 63, 1269-1271
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Iron stores, blood donation, and insulin sensitivity and secretion
Clin Chem, 2005, 51(7), 1201-1205
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
44 Mereles, D.; Buss, S.J.; Hardt, S.E.; Hunstein, W.; Katus, H.A.
Effects of the main green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate on cardiac involvement in patients with AL amyloidosis
Clin Res Cardiol, 2010, 99(8), 483-490
Amyloidose, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
45 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
46 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)
47 Chien, L.W.; Lin, M.H.; Chung, H.Y.; Liu, C.F.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of acupoints changes body composition and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with obesity
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 862121; (1-7)
Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Overweight
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 Al-Khawari, M.; Al-Ruwayeh, A; Al-Doub, K.; Allgrove, J.
Adolescents on basal-bolus insulin can fast during Ramadan
Pediatr Diabetes, 2010, 11(2), 96-100
Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
54 Rungreangkulkij, S.; Wongtakee, W.; Thongyot, S.
Buddhist group therapy for diabetes patients with depressive symptoms
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2011, 25(3), 195-205
Depression, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases
55 Rebello, S.A.; Chen, C.H.; Naidoo, N.; Xu, W.; Lee, J.; Chia, K.S.; Tai, E.S.; Dam, R.M. van
Coffee and tea consumption in relation to inflammation and basal glucose metabolism in multi-ethnic Asian population
A cross-sectional study
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 61; (1-10)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
56 Chen, T.S.; Liou, S.Y.; Wu, H.C.; Tsai, F.J.; Tsai, C.H.; Huang, C.Y.; Chang, Y.L.
Efficacy of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Amla (Emblica officinalis) extract for the treatment of diabetic-uremic patients
J Med Food, 2011, 14(7-8), 718-723
Diabetes mellitus, Indian gooseberry, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Uremia
57 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
58 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
59 Göschke, H.; Stahl, M.; Thölen, H.
Nitrogen loss in normal and obese subjects during total fast
Klin Wschr, 1975, 53(13), 605-610
Fasting, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
60 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
61 Hegde, S.V.; Adhikari, P.; Kotjan, S.; Pinto, V.J.; D'Souza, S.; D'Souza, V.
Effect of 3-Month yoga on oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes with or without complications
A controlled clinical trial
Diabetes Care, 2011, 34(10), 2208-2210
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
62 Al-Hader, A.F.; Abu-Farsakh, N.A.; Khatib, S.Y.; Hasan, Z.A.
The effects of Ramadan fasting on certain biochemical parameters in normal subjects and in type II diabetic patients
Ann Saudi Med, 1994, 14(2), 139-141
Biochemistry, Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
63 Maislos, M.; Abou-Rabiah, Y.; Zuili, I.; Iordash, S.; Shany, S.
Gorging and plasma HDL-cholesterol
The Ramadan model
Eur J Clin Nutr, 1998, 52, 127-130
Fasting, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
64 Bay, R.; Bay, F.
Combined therapy using acupupressure therapy, hypnotherapy, and transcendental meditation versus placebo in type 2 diabetes
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2011, 4(3), 183-186
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Transzendentale Meditation
65 Canis, M.; Olzowy, B.; Welz, C.; Suckfüll, M.; Stelter, K.
Simvastatin and Ginkgo biloba in the treatment of subacute tinnitus
A retrospective study of 94 patients
Am J Otolaryngol, 2011, 32(1), 19-23
Ginkgo, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear noises, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases
66 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
67 Sarri, K.; Bertsias, G.; Linardakis, M.; Tsibinos, G.; Tzanakis, N.; Kafatos, A.
The effect of periodic vegetarianism on serum retinol and alpha-tocopherol levels
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2009, 79(5-6), 271-280
Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism, Vitamins
68 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
69 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
70 Tanna, I.; Chandola, H.M.; Joshi, J.R.
Clinical efficacy of Mehamudgara vari in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Ayu, 2011, 32(1), 25-29
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
71 Sikora, J.; Broncel, M.; Markowicz, M.; Chalubinski, M.; Wojdan, K.; Mikiciuk-Olasik, E.
Short-term supplementation with Aronia melanocarpa extract improves platelet aggregation, clotting, and fibrinolysis in patients with metabolic sydrome
Eur J Nutr, 2012, 51(5), 549-556
Aronia, Aronia melanocarpa, Blood/Lymphatic system, Blood coagulation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Dietary supplementation, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
72 Chiu, H.H.; Wu, P.C.
Manual acupuncture for relieving pain associated with panretinal photocoagulation
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 915-921
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Retinopathia, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
73 Costa Krewer, C. da; Ribeiro, E.E.; Ribeiro, E.A.M.; Moresco, R.N.; Ugalde Marques da Rocha, M.I. de; Santos Montagner, G.F.F. dos; Machado, M.M.; Viegas, K.; Brito, E.; Cruz, I.B.M. da
Habitual intake of guaraná and metabolic morbidities
An epidemiological study of an elderly Amazonian population
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(9), 1367-1374
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Ethnomedicine, Geriatrics, Guarana, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
74 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
75 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
76 Alexander, G.; Innes, K.E.; Bourguignon, C.; Bovbjerg, V.E.; Kulbok, P.; Taylor, A.G.
Patterns of yoga practice and physical activity following a yoga intervention for adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes
J Phys Act Health, 2012, 9(1), 53-61
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
77 Sui, Y.; Zhao, H.L.; Wong, V.C.; Brown, N.; Li, X.L.; Kwan, A.K.; Hui, H.L.; Ziea, E.T.; Chan, J.C.
A systematic review on use of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for treatment of obesity
Obes Rev, 2012, 13(5), 409-430
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
78 Ooi, C.P.; Yassin, Z.; Hamid, T.-A.
Momordica charantia for type 2 diabetes mellitus (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 2(CD007845), 1-33
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
79 Hooper, L.; Kay, C.; Abdelhamid, A.; Kroon, P.A.; Cohn, J.S.; Rimm, E.B.; Cassidy, A.
Effects of chocolate, cocoa, and flavan-3-ols on cardiovascular health
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2012, 95(3), 740-751
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Theobroma cacao
80 Post, R.E.; Mainous, A.G.; King, D.E.; Simpson, K.N.
Dietary fiber for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
A meta-analysis
J Am Board Fam Pract, 2012, 25, 16-23
Fiber, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
81 Klangjareonchai, T.; Roongpisuthipong, C.
The effect of Tinospora crispa on serum glucosa and insulin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
J Biomed Biotechnol, 2012, 2012, 808762; (1-4)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tinospora, Tinospora crispa
82 Appendino, G.; Belcaro, G.; Cornelli, U.; Luzzi, R.; Togni, S.; Dugall, M.; Cesarone, M.R.; Feragalli, B.; Ippolito, E.; Errichi, B.M.; Pellegrini, L.; Ledda, A.; Ricci, A.; Bavera, P.; Hosoi, M.; Stuard, S; Corsi, M.; Errichi, S.; Gizzi, G.
Potential role of curcumin phytosome (Meriva) in controlling the evolution of diabetic microangiopathy
A pilot study
Panminerva Medica, 2011, 53(3Suppl 1), 43-49
Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
83 Shang, Y.; Liu, Z.; Chen, K.; Xu, H.; Liu, J.
A systematic review of Xuezhikang, an extract from red yeast rice, for coronary heart disease complicated by dyslipidemia
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 636547; (1-18)
Dyslipidämie, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xuezhikang
84 Wang, Y.; Xie, C.L.; Fu, D.L.; Lu, L.; Lin, Y.; Dong, Q.Q.; Wang, X.T.; Zheng, G.Q.
Clinical efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for Wilson's disease
A systematic review of 9 randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(3), 143-154
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Morbus Wilson
85 Horne, B.D.; Muhlestein, J.B.; May, H.T.; Carlquist, J.F.; Lappé, D.L.; Bair, T.L.; Anderson, J.L.
Relation of routine, periodic fasting to risk of diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease in patients undergoing coronary angiography
Am J Cardiol, 2012, 109(11), 1558-1562
Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
86 Ooi, C.P.; Loke, S.C.
Sweet potato for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 2(CD009128), 1-44
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
87 Upadhyay, B.N.; Gupta, V.
A clinical studa on the effect of Rishyagandha (Withania coagulans) in the management of Prameha (type II diabetes mellitus)
Ayu, 2011, 32(4), 507-511
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Withania, Withania coagulans
88 Stradling, C.; Chen, Y.F.; Russell, T.; Connock, M.; Thomas, G.N.; Taheri, S.
The effects of dietary intervention on HIV dyslipidaemia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(6), e38121; (1-12)
Diet, Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
89 Shi, K.Q.; Fan, Y.C.; Liu, W.Y.; Li, L.F.; Chen, Y.P.; Zheng, M.H.
Traditional Chinese medicines benefit to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mol Biol Rep, 2012, 39(10), 9715-9722
Fatty liver, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
90 McCullough, L.; Eng, S.M.; Bradshaw, P.T.; Cleveland, R.J.; Teitelbaum S.L.; Neugut, A.I.; Gammon, M.D.
Fat or fit
The joint effects of physical activity, weight gain, and body size on breast cancer risk
Cancer, 2012, 118(19), 4860-4868
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
91 Bo, C.; Xue, Z.; Yi, G.; Zelin, C.; Yang, B.; Zixu, W.; Yajun, W.
Assessing the quality of reports about randomized controlled trials of acupuncture treatment on diabetic peripheral neuropathy
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(7), e38461; (1-4)
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
92 Hegde, S.V.; Adhikari, P.; Subbalakshmi, N.D.; Nandini, M.; Rao, G.M.; D'Souza, V.
Diaphragmatic breathing exercise as a therapeutic intervention for control of oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2012, 18(3), 151-153
Breathing therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
93 Mani, U.V.; Mani, I.; Biswas, M.; Kumar, S.N.
An open-label study on the effect of flax seed powder (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation in the management of diabetes mellitus
J Diet Suppl, 2011, 8(3), 257-265
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Dietary supplementation, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases
94 Onakpoya, I.; Aldaas, S.; Terry, R.; Ernst, E.
The efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris as a weight-loss supplement
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
Br J Nutr, 2011, 106(2), 196-202
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
95 Nakamoto, K.; Watanabe, S.; Kudo, H.; Tanaka, A.
Nutritional characteristics of middle-aged Japanese vegetarians
J Atheroscler Thromb, 2008, 15(3), 122-129
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism
96 Hoffmann, I.; Groeneveld, M.J.; Boeing, H.; Koebnick, C.;
Giessen Wholesome Nutrition Study
Relation between a health-conscious diet and blood lipids
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2001, 55(10), 887-895
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vegetarianism
97 Soares, M.J.; Ping-Delfos, W.C.S.; Ghanbari, M.H.
Calcium and vitamin D for obesity
A review of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2011, 65(9), 994-1004
Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Vitamins
98 Dong, H.; Wang, N.; Zhao, L.; Lu, F.
Berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 591654; (1-12)
Berberis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
99 Tiwari, S.; Gehlot, S.; Tiwari, S.K.; Singh, G.
Effect of walking (aerobic isotonic exercise) on physiological variants with special reference to Prameha (diabetes mellitus) as per Prakriti
Ayu, 2012, 33(1), 44-49
Exercise therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Walking
100 Zeng, T.; Guo, F.F.; Zhang, C.L.; Song, F.Y.; Zhao, X.L., Xie, K.Q.
A meta-analysis of randomzed, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials for the effects of garlic on serum lipid profiles
J Sci Food Agric, 2012, 92(9), 1892-1902
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases