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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 Martinet, A.; Hostettmann, K.; Schutz, Y.
Thermogenic effects of commercially available plant preparations aimed at treating human obesity
Phytomed, 1999, 6(4), 231-238
Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
3 McCrindle, B.W.
Garlic extract therapy in children with hypercholesterolemia
Arch Ped Adolesc Med, 1998, 152, 1089-1094
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
4 Isaacsohn, J.L.; Moser, M.; Stein, E.A.; Dudley, K.; Davey, J.A.; Liskov, E.; Black, H.R.
Garlic powder and plasma lipids and lipoproteins
A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 1998, 158, 1189-1194
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
5 Greenway, F.L.; Raum, W.J.; Delany, J.P.
The effect of an herbal dietary supplement containing ephedrine and caffeine on oxygen consumption in humans
J Altern Complement Med, 2000, 6(6), 553-555
Coffeinum, Diet, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
6 Englisch, W.; Beckers, C.; Unkauf, M.; Ruepp, M.; Zinserling, V.
Efficacy of artichoke dry extract in patients with hyperlipoproteinemia
Arzneim Forsch, 2000, 50, 260-265
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
7 Vuksan, V.; Stievenpiper, J.L.; Koo, V.Y.Y.; Francis, T.; Beljan-Zdravkovic, U.; Xu, Z.; Vidgen, E.
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2000, 160, 1009-1013
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
8 Acosta-Patino, J.L.; Jiménez-Baldera, E.; Juárez-Baldera, E.; Juárz-Oropeza, M.A.; Díaz-Zagoya, J.V.
Hypoglycemic action of Cucurbita ficifolia on Type 2 diabetic patients with moderately high blood glucose levels
J Ethnopharmacol, 2001, 77, 99-101
Cucurbita, Cucurbita ficifolia, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
9 Gupta, R.; Singhal, S.; Goyle, A.; Sharma, V.N.
Antioxidant and hypocholesterolaemic effects of Terminalia arjuna tree-bark powder: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
J Assoc Phys Ind, 2001, 49, 231-235
Ayurveda, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Terminalia, Terminalia arjuna
10 Manjunatha, S.; Jaryal, A.K.; Bijlani, R.L.; Sachdeva, U.; Gupta, S.K.
Effect of Chyawanprash and vitamin C on glucose tolerance and lipoprotein profile
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 2001, 45, 71-79
Acidum ascorbicum, Ayurveda, Chyawanprash, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
11 Paranjpe, P.; Patki, P.; Patwardhan, B.
Ayurvedic treatment of obesity
A randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Ethnopharmacol, 1990, 29(1), 1-11
Ayurveda, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
12 Ludvik, B.; Mahdjoobian, K.; Waldhaeusl, W.; Hofer, A.; Prager, R.; Krautzky-Willer, A.; Pacini, G.
The effect of Ipomoea batatas (Caiapo) on glucose metabolism and serum cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes
A randomized study
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25, 239-240
Diabetes mellitus, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
13 Boozer, C.N.; Daly, P.A.; Homel, P.; Solomon, J.L.; Blanchard, D.; Nasser, J.A.; Strauss, R.; Meredith, T.
Herbal ephedra/caffeine for weight loss: a 6-month randomized safety and efficacy trial
Int J Obes, 2002, 26, 593-604
Coffeinum, Ephedra, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
14 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
15 Schmidt, J.M.; Ostermayr, B.
Does a homeopathic ultramolecular dilution of Thyroidinum 30cH affect the rate of body weight reduction in fasting patients?
A randomised placebo-controlled double-blind trial
Homeopathy, 2002, 91(4), 197-206
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Thyreoidinum, Overweight
16 Kuppurajan, K.; Rajagopalan, S.S.; Koteswara, T.R.; Sitaraman, R.
Effect of guggulu (Commmiphora mukul) on serum lipids in ebese, hypercholesterolemic and hyperlipemic cases
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1978, 26, 367-373
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Obesitiy, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
17 Nityanand, S.; Srivastava, J.S.; Asthana, O.P.
Clinical trials with Gugulipid
A new hypolipidemic agent
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1989, 37(5), 323-328
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
18 Singh, R.B.; Niaz, M.A.; Ghosh, S.
Hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of Commiphora mukul as an adjunct to dietary therapy in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Cardiovasc Drugs Ther, 1994, 8, 659-664
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
19 Steiner, M.; Khan, A.H.; Holbert, D.; I-San Lin, R.
A double-blind crossover study in moderately hypocholesterolemic men that compared the effect of aged garlic extract and placebo administration on blood lipids
Am J Clin Nutr, 1996, 64, 866-870
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
20 Verma, S.K.; Bordia, A.
Effect of Commiphora mukul (gum guggulu) in patients of hyperlipidemia with special reference to HDL-cholesterol
Ind J Med Res, 1988, 87, 356-360
Ayurveda, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
21 Heymsfield, S.
Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid) as a potentialantiobesity agent
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 1998, 280 (18), 1596-1600
Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
22 Kriketos, A.D.; Thompson, H.R.; Greene, H.; Hill, J.O.
(-)-Hydroxycitric acid does not affect energy expenditure and substrate oxidation in adult males in a post-absorptive state
Int J Obes , 1999, 23(8), 867-873
Garcinia, garcinia hanbury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
23 Malhotra, S.C.; Ahuja, M.M.S.
Comparative hypolidemic effectiveness of gum guggulu (Commiphora Mukul), Fraction A, Ethyl-P-chloropehoxysobutyrate and Ciba-13437-Su
Ind J Med Res, 1971, 59, 1621-1631
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
24 Holzgartner, H.; Schmidt, U.; Kuhn, U.
Comparison of the efficacy and tolerance of a garlic preparation vs. bezafibrate
Arzneim Forsch, 1992, 42(II, 12), 1473-1477
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
25 Jain, A.K.; Vargas, R.; Gotzkowsky, S.; McMahon, F.G.
Can Garlic Reduce Levels of Serum Lipids?
A Controlled Clinical Study
Am J Med, 1993, 94, 632-635
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
26 Bhushan, S.; Sharma, S.P.; Singh, S.P.; Agrawal, S.; Indrayan, A.; Seth,P.
Effect of garlic on normal blood cholesterol level
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 1979, 23(3), 211-214
Allium sativum, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
27 Bordia, A.
Effect of garlic on blood lipids in patients with coronary heart disease
Am J Clin Nutr, 1981, 34, 2100-21003
Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
28 Plengvidhya, C.; Chinayon, S.; Sitprija, S.; Pasatrat, S.; Tankeyoon, M.
Effects of Spray Dried Garlic Preparation on Primary Hyperlipoproteinemia
J Med Assoc Thai, 1988, 71, 248-252
Allium sativum, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
29 Vorberg, G.; Schneider, B.
Therapy with garlic
Results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Brit J Clin Pract, 1990, 69 suppl, 7-11
Allium, Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
30 Davies, M.J.; Tudd, J.T.; Baer, D.J.; Clevidence, B.A.; Paul, D.R.; Edwards, A.J.; Wiseman, S.A.; Muesing, R.A.; Chen, S.C.
Black tea consumption reduces total and LDL cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults
J Nutr, 2003, 133, 3298S-3302S
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
31 Maron, D.J.; Lu, G.P.; Cai, N.S.; Wu, Z.G.; Li, Y.H.; Chen, H.; Zhu, J.Q.; Jin, X.J.; Wouters, B.C.; Zhao, J.
Cholesterol-lowering effect of a theaflavin-enriched green tea extract
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2003, 163, 1448-1453
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
32 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
33 Tsai, J.-Ch.; Wang, W.-H.; Chan, P.; Lin, L.-J.; Wang, Ch.-H.; Tomlinson, B.; Hsieh, M.-H.; Yang, H.-Y.; Liu, J.-Ch.
The beneficial effects of Tai Chi Chuan on blood pressure and lipid profile and anxiety status in a randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(5), 747-754
Anxiety, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
34 Khan, A.; Safdar, M.; Khan, M.M.A.K.; Khan, N.K.; Anderson, R.A.
Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 3215-3218
Cinnamomum, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
35 Szapary, P.O.; Wolfe, M.L.; Bloedon, L.T.; Cucchirara, A.J.; DerMarderosian, A.H.; Cirigliano, M.D.; Rader, D.J.
Guggulipid for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia: a randomised controlled trial
JAMA, 2003, 290, 765-772
Cammophora mukul, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
36 McBride, B.F.; Karapanos, A.K.; Krudysz, A.; Kluger, J.; Coleman, C.I.; White, C.M.
Electrocardiographic and hemodynamic effects of a multicomponent dietary supplement containing ephedra and caffeine
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2004, 291, 216-221
Diet, Ephedra, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Ephedra sinica
37 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
38 Dodin, S.; Lemay, A.; Jacques, H.; Légaré, F.; Asselin, G.; Forest, J.C.; Masse, B.
The effects of flaxseed dietary supplement on lipid profile, bone mineral density and symptoms in menopausal women
A randomised double-blind wheat germ placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005, 90, 1390-1397
Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
39 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Aguilar-Santamaría, L.; García-Hernández, B.
Clinical trial of Cecropia obtusifolia and Marrubium vulgare leaf extracts on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 2 diabetics
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 561-566
Cecropia obtusifolia, Diabetes mellitus, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Marrubium vulgare, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
40 Liu, X.; Wei, J.; Tan, F.; Zhou, S.; Wurthwein, G.; Rohdewald, P.
Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II
Life Sci, 2004, 75, 2505-2513
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
41 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
42 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
43 Li, Z.; Seeram, N.P.; Lee, R.; Thames, G.; Minutti, C.; Wang, H.J.; Heber, D.
Plasma clearance of lovastatin versus chinese red yeast rice in healthy volunteers
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1031-1038
Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, red yeast rice, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
44 Garrison, R.; Chambliss, W.G.
Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(1), 50-54
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Dietary supplementation, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Overweight
45 Chou, S.-C.; Chen, K.-W.; Hwang, J.-S.; Lu, W.-T.; Chu, Y.-Y.; Lin, J.-D.; Chang, H.-J.; See, L.-C.
The add-on effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 34-39
Nutrition/diet, Fatty liver, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
46 Diepvens, K.; Kovacs, E.M.; Vogels, N.; Westerterp-Plantenga, M.S.
Metabolic effects of green tea and of phases of weight loss
Physiol Behav, 2006, 87, 185-191
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
47 Chan, C.C.W.; Koo, M.W.; Ng, E.H.; Tang, O.S.; Yeung, W.S.; Ho, P.C.
Effects of Chinese green tea on weight, and hormonal and biochemical profiles in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Soc Gynecol Investig, 2006, 13, 63-68
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ovarialzyste, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
48 Hou, H.; Tong, Y.
Effects of huangqi guizhi wuwu tang on diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 506-509
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
49 Oben, J.; Kuate, D.; Agbor, G.; Momo, C.; Talla, X.
The use of a Cissus quadrangularis formulation in the management of weight loss and metabolic syndrome
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2006, 5(24), (1-7)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Chromium, Cissus, Cissus quadrangularis, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Selenium, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
50 McMullen, M.H.; Hamilton-Reeves, J.M.; Bonorden, M.J.; Wangen, K.E.; Phipps, W.R.; Feirtag, J.M.; Kurzer, M.S.
Consumption of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum does not alter phytoestrogen metabolism and plasma hormones in men
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(9), 887-894
Andrology, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium spec., Endocrinology, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus spec., Placebo-controlled, Probiotics, Prostate cancer, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
51 Gardner, C.D.
Effect of raw garlic vs commercial garlic supplements on plasma lipid concentrations in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia
Arch Intern Med, 2007, 167, 346-353
Allium, Allium sativum, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
52 Hsu, C.H.; Liao, Y.L.; Lin, S.C.; Hwang, K.C.; Chou, P.
The Mushroom Agaricus Blazei Murill in Combination with Metformin and Gliclazide Improves Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
A Randomized, Double-blinded, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 97-102
Agaricus, Agaricus blazei, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
53 Elder, C.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Mist, S.; Aickin, M.; Schneider, J.; Zwickey, H.; Elmer, P.
Randomized trial of two mind-body interventions for weight-loss maintenance
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 67-78
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
54 Martirosyan, D.M.; Miroshnichenko, L.A.; Kulakova, S.N.; Pogojeva, A.V.; Zoloedo, V.I.
Amaranth oil application for coronary heart disease and hypertension
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 1; (1-12)
Amaranthus, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
55 Huseini, H.F.; Larijani, B.; Heshmat, R.; Fakhrzadeh, H.; Radjabipour, B.; Toliat, T.
The efficacy of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Sylimarin) in the treatment of type II diabetes
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2006, 20, 1036-1039
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
56 Vuksan, V.; Sung, M.K.; Sievenpiper, J.L.; Stavro, P.M.; Jenkins, A.L.; Di Buono, M.; Lee, K.S.; Leiter, L.A.; Nam, K.Y.; Arnason, J.T.; Coi, M.; Naeem, A.
Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes
Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety
Nutr Metabol Cardiovasc Dis, 2008, 18(1), 46-56
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Panax, Panax ginseng
57 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
58 Singh, B.B.; Vinjamury, S.P.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Kublik, E.; Mishra, L.C.; Shepard, N.P.; Singh, V.J.; Meier, M.; Gandhi Madhu, S.
Ayurvedic and collateral herbal treatments for hyperlipidemia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs
Altern Ther Health Med, 2007, 13(4), 22-28
Ayurveda, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
59 Udani, J.; Singh, B.B.
Blocking carbohydrate absorption and weight loss
A clinical trial using a proprietary fractionated white bean extract
Altern Ther Health Med, 2007, 13(4), 32-37
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
60 Kojuri, J.; Vosoughi, A.; Akrami, M.
Effects of Anethum graveolens and garlic on lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 5; (1-5)
Allium, Allium sativum, Anethum, dill tips, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
61 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
62 Fukino, Y.; Ikeda, A.; Maruyama, K.; Aoki, N.; Okubo, T.; Iso, H.
Randomized controlled trial for an effect of green tea-extract powder supplementation on glucose abnormalities
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2008, 62(8), 953-960
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
63 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
64 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
65 Vognild, E.; Elvevoll, E.O.; Brox, J.; Olsen, R.L.; Barstad, H.; Aursand, M.; Österud, B.
Effects of dietary marine oils and olive oil on fatty acid composition, platelet membrane fluidity, platelet responses, and serum lipids in healthy humans
Lipids, 1998, 33(4), 427-436
Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Healthy probands, Homespun remedies, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine, fish oil
66 Jensen, T.; Stender, S.; Goldstein, K.; Hoelmer, G.; Deckert, T.
Partial normalization by dietary cod-liver oil of increased microvascular albumin leakage in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes and albuminuria
N Engl J Med, 1989, 321(23), 1572-1577
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
67 MacKenzie, T.; Leary, L.; Brooks, W.B.
The effect of an extract of green tea and black tea on glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Double-blind randomized study
Metabolism, 2007, 56(10), 1310-1344
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
68 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
69 Liu, C.F.; Yu, L.F.; Lin, C.H.; Lin, S.C.
Effect of auricular pellet acupressure on antioxidative systems in high-risk diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 303-307
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
70 Yeh, C.H.
Effects of ear points' pressing on parameters related to obesity in non-obese healthy and obese volunteers
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 309-314
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
71 Francini-Pesenti, F.; Brocadello, F.; Beltramolli, D.; Nardi, M.; Caregaro, L.
Sugar cane policosanol failed to lower plasma cholesterol in primitive, diet-resistant hypercholesterolaemia
A double blind, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(2), 61-65
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Metabolic diseases
72 Patade, A.; Devareddy, L.; Lucas, E.A.; Korlagunta, K.; Daggy, B.P.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women
J Wom Health, 2008, 17(3), 355-366
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
73 Bundy, R.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, R.W.; Wallis, C.; Simpson, H.C.
Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults
A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial
Phytomed, 2008, 15(9), 668-675
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
74 Leung, P.C.; Wong, M.W.N.; Wong, W.C.
Limb salvage in extensive diabetic foot ulceration
An extended study using a herbal supplement
Hong Kong Med J, 2008, 14, 29-33
Alisma orientale, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Cornus, Diabetes mellitus, Dioscorea, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Polygonum, Polygonum multiflorum, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Smilax, Smilax china, Smilax glabra, Stephania tetrandra, Metabolic diseases, Crural ulcer
75 Wang, C.P.; Kao, C.H.; Chen, W.K.; Lo, W.Y.; Hsieh, C.L.
A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating effects of electroacupuncture in diabetic patients with symptoms suggestive of gastroparesis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 833-839
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
76 Dallas, C.; Gerbi, A.; Tenca, G.; Juchaux, F.; Bernard, F.X.
Lipolytic effect of a polyphenolic citrus dry extract of red orange, grapefruit, orange (SINETROL) in human body fat adipocytes
Mechanism of action by inhibition of cAMP-phosphodiesterase (PDE)
Phytomed, 2008, 15(10), 783-792
Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus paradisi, Citrus sinensis, Experiment, Obesitiy, Basic Research, Guarana, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cell biology
77 Bertipaglia de Santana, M.; Mandarino, M.G.; Cardoso, J.R.; Dichi, I.; Dichi, J.B.; Camargo, A.E.; Fabris, B.A.; Rodrigues, R.J.; Fatel, E.C.; Nixdorf, S.L.; Simao, A.N.; Cecchini, R.; Barbosa, D.S.
Association between soy and green tea (Camellia sinensis) diminishes hypercholesterolemia and increases total plasma antioxidant potential in dyslipidemic subjects
Nutrition, 2008, 24(6), 562-568
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
78 Modaghegh, M.H.; Shahabian, M.; Esmaeili, H.A.; Rajbai, O.; Hosseinzadeh, H.
Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers
Phytomed, 2008, 15(12), 1032-1037
Crocus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
79 Hsu, C.H.; Tsai, T.H.; Kao, Y.H.; Hwang, K.C.; Tseng, T.Y.; Chou, P.
Effect of green tea extract on obese women
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Clin Nutr, 2008, 27(3), 363-370
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
80 Nohr, L.A.; Rasmussen, L.B.; Straand, J.
Resin from the mukul myrrh tree, guggul, can it be used for treating hypercholesterolemia?
A randomized, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 16-22
Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
81 Chedraui, P.; San Miguel, G.; Hidalgo, L.; Morocho, N.; Ross, S.
Effect of Trifolium pratenses-derived isoflavones on the lipid profile of postmenopausal women with increased body mass index
Gynecol Endocrinol, 2008, 24(11), 620-624
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense, Overweight
82 Nourshahi, M.; Ahmadizad, S.; Nikbakht, H.; Heidarnia, M.A.; Ernst, E.
The effects of triple therapy (acupuncture, diet and exercise) on body weight
A randomized, clinical trial
Int J Obes, 2009, 33(5), 583-587
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
83 Alizadeh-Navaei, R.; Roozbeh, F.; Saravi, M.; Pouramir, M.; Jalali, F.; Moghadamnia, A.A.
Investigation of the effect of ginger on the lipid levels
A double blind controlled clinical trial
Saudi Med J, 2008, 29(9), 1280-1284
Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, ginger
84 Inayat-ur-Rahman; Malik, S.A.; Bashir, M.; Khan, R.; Iqbal, M.
Serum sialic acid changes in non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients following bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) treatment
Phytomed, 2009, 16(5), 401-405
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
85 Jansi, L.B.R.
Effect of oil massage on changes in weight and neurobehavioural response of low birth weight babies
Nurs J India, 2008, 394-395, 256-258
Cocos nucifera, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Nervous system, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
86 Nagao, T.; Meguro, S.; Hase, T.; Otsuka, K.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Yamamoto, T.; Yamamoto, K.
A catechin-rich beverage improves obesity and blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Obesity, 2009, 17(2), 310-317
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
87 Hsu, C.-H.; Wang, C.-J.; Hwang, K.-C.; Lee, T.-Y.; Chou, P.; Chang, H.-H.
The effect of auricular acupuncture in obese women
A randomized controlled trial
J Wom Health, 2009, 18(6), 813-818
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
88 Cornish, S.M.; Chilibeck, P.D.; Paus-Jennsen, L.; Biem, H.J.; Khozani, T.; Senanayake, V.; Vatanparast, H.; Little, J.P.; Whiting, S.J.; Pahwa, P.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of flaxseed lignan complex on metabolic syndrome composite score and bone mineral in older adults
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2009, 34(2), 89-98
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
89 Maki, K.C.; Reeves, M.S.; Farmer, M.; Yasunaga, K., Matsuo, N.; Katsuragi, Y.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Wilder, D.; Jones, F.; Blumberg, J.B.; Cartwright, Y.
Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight obese adults
J Nutr, 2009, 139, 264-270
Exercise therapy, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
90 Ogawa, H.; Xu, F. H.; Uebaba, K.; Origasa, H.; Kondoh, K.; Mikage, M.
Antioxidative potentiality of a Kampo formulation measured by an ex vivo study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 267-274
Bufo-tsusho-san, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
91 Weigensberg, M.J.; Lane, C.J.; Winners, O.; Wright, T.; Nguyen-Rodriguez, S.; Goran, M.I.; Spruijt-Metz, D.
Acute effects of stress-reduction Interactive Guided Imagery(SM) on salivary cortisol in overweight Latino adolescents
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 297-303
Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Overweight
92 Qidwai, W.; Hamza, H.B.; Qureshi, R.; Gilani, A.
Effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of powdered Nigella sativa (kalonji) seed in capsules on serum lipid levels, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body weight in adults
Results of a randomized, double-blind controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 639-644
Ayurveda, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
93 Jing, A.; Li-Mei, Z.; Yan-Jie, L.; Ben-Zhi, C.; Yong, Z.; Bao-Feng, Y.
A randomized, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group trial to compare the efficacy and safety profile of daming capsule in patients with hypercholesterolemia
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(7), 1039-1042
Cassia, Cassia obtusifolia, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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