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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 Ahmad, N.; Hassan, M.R.; Halder, H.; Bennoor, K.S.
Effect of Momordica charantia (Karolla) extracts on fasting and postprandial serum glucose levels in NIDDM patients
Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull, 1999, 25, 11-13
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 Wolfram, R.M.; Kritz, H.; Efthimiou, Y.; Stomatopoulos, J.; Sinzinger, H.
Effect of prickly pear (Opuntia robusta) on glucose- and lipid-metabolism in non-diabetics with hyperlipidemia
A pilot study
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2002, 114(19-20), o.A. (Abstract)
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Opuntia, prickly pear, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
18 Somogyi, A.; Ecsedi, G.G.; Blazovics, A.; Miskolczi, K.; Gergely, P.; Feher, J.
Short term treatment of type II hyperlipoproteinaemia with silymarin
Acta Med Hung, 1989, 46(4), 289-295
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
19 Agarwal, R.; Singh, S.P.; Saran, R.K.; Das, S.K.; Asthana, N.S.O.P.; Gupta, P.P.; Nityanand, S.; Dhawan, B.N.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of gugulipid
A new hypolipidemic agent of plant origin in primary hyperlipidemia
Ind J Med Res, 1986, 84, 626-634
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
20 Gopal, K.; Saran, R.K.; Nityanand, S.; Gupta, P.P.; Hasan, M.; Das, S.K.; Agarwal, S.S.
Clinical trials of ethyl acetate extract of gum gugulu (gugulipid) in primary hyperlipedemia
J Assoc Phys Ind, 1986, 34(4), 249-251
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
21 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
22 Malhotra, S.C.; Ahuja, M.M.S.; Sundaram, K.R.
Long term clinical studies on the hypolipidaemic effect of Commiphora mukul (Guggulu) and Clofibrate
Ind J Med Res, 1977, 65, 390-395
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
23 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
24 Sharma, R.D.; Raghuram, T.C.; Sudhakar Rao, N.
Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 1 diabetes
Eur J Clin Nutr, 1990, 44, 301-306
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
25 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
26 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
27 Sundaram, V.; Hanna, A.N.; Lubow, G.P.; Koneru, L; Falko, J.M.; Sharma, H.M.
Inhibition of low-density-lipoprotein oxidation by oral herbal mixture MAK 4 and MAK 5 in hyperlipidemic patients
Am J Med Sci, 1997, 314(5), 303-310
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 Agarwal, O.P.
Prevention of Atheromatous Heart Disease
J Vasc Dis, 1985, 36(8), 485-492
Aloe, Arteriosclerosis, Ayurveda, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
32 Soni, K.B.
Effect of oral curcumin administration on serum peroxides and cholesterol levels in human volunteers
Ind J Physiol Pharmacol, 1992, 36(4), 273-275
Observational trial, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
33 Steiniger, J.; Schneider, A.; Rohde, J.
Die Vitalität adipöser Patienten nach Gewichtsreduktion durch Fasten
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(1), 12-18
Observational trial, Buchinger, Fasting, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases
34 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
35 Mathur, K.S.; Khan, M.A.
Hypocholsterolaemic of Bengal gram
A long-term study in man
BMJ, 1968, 1, 30-31
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lathyrus, Lathyrus sativus, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 Ushiroyama, T.; Yoshida, S.; Tadaki, K.; Ikeda, A.; Ueki, M.
A pilot study of a Kampo formula, EH0202, with intriguing results for menopausal symptoms
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(2), 397-399
Observational trial, safflower, Cucurbita, pumpkin, EH0202, Gynaecology, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, honeysuckle, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Plantago, plantain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 Rosell, M.S.; Appleby, P.N.; Spencer, E.A.; Key, T.J.
Soy intake and blood cholesterol concentrations
A cross-sectional study of 1033 pre- and postmenopausal women in the Oxford arm of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
Am J Clin Nutr, 2004, 80, 1391-1396
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases
54 Bijlani, R.L.; Vempati, R.P.; Yadav, R.K.; Ray, R.B.; Gupta, V.; Sharma, R.; Mehta, N.; Mahapatra, S.C.
A brief but comprehensive lifestyle education program based on yoga reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(2), 267-274
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Psychology/psychotherapy, Metabolic diseases, Behavioural therapy, Yoga
55 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
56 Lupattelli, G.; Marchesi, S., Lombardini, R.; Roscini, A.R.; Trinca, F.; Gemelli, F.; Vaudo, G.; Mannarino, E.
Artichoke juice improves endothelial function in hyperlipemia
Life Sci, 2004, 76, 775-782
Observational trial, Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
57 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
58 Moser, H.W.; Raymond, G.V.; Lu, S.-E.; Muenz, L.R.; Moser, A.B.; Xu, J.; Jones, R.O.; Loes, D.J.; Melhem, E.R.; Dubey, P.; Bezman, L.; Brereton, H.; Odone, A.
Follow-up of 89 asymptomatic patients with adrenoleukodystrophy treated with Lorenzo's oil
Arch Neurol, 2005, 62, 1073-1080
Adrenoleucodystrophy, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
59 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
60 Cicero, A.F.; Brancaleoni, M.; Laghi, L.; Donati, F.; Mino, M.
Antihyperlipidaemic effect of a Monascus purpureus brand dietary supplement on a large sample of subjects at low risk for cardiovascular disease: A pilot study.
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 273-278
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, red yeast rice, Dietary supplementation, Metabolic diseases
61 Dolce, Filho R.
Homeopathic approach in the treatment of patients with mental disability
Homeopathy, 2006, 95(1), 31-44
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Anaemia, Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Borax, Camphora, Case report, Ferrum, Intellectual disability, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Medorrhinum, Nervous system, Parodontitis, Practice, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Dental diseases
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 Klein, W.W.; Brandt, D.; Pavek, P.
Effekt von K-Strophanthin auf Hämodynamik und Stoffwechsel des koronarkranken Herzens in Ruhe und während frequenzinduzierter Angina pectoris
Verh Dt Ges Inn Med, 1977, 83, 1646-1650
Angina pectoris, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Strophantus
66 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
67 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
68 Sittig, H.
Über Operationsvorbereitung der Thyreotoxikosen und des Morbus Basedow mit pflanzlichen Wirkstoffen
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(10), 12-13
Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Surgery, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
69 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)
70 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
71 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
72 Hino, A.; Adachi, H.; Enomoto, M.; Furuki, K.; Shigetoh, Y.; Ohtsuka, M.; Kumagae, S.I.; Hirai, Y.; Jalaldin, A.; Satoh, A.; Imaizumi, T.
Habitual coffee but not green tea consumption is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome
An epidemiological study in a general Japanese population
Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 2006, 76(3), 383-389
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
73 Iso, H.; Date, C.; Wakai, K.; Fukui, M.; Tamakoshi, A.
The relationship between green tea and total caffeine intake and risk for self-reported type 2 diabetes among Japanese adults
Ann Intern Med, 2006, 144, 554-562
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Metabolic diseases, Tea
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 Bidel, S.; Hu, G.; Qiao, Q.; Jousilahti, P.; Antikainen, R.
Coffee consumption and risk of total and cardiovascular mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes
Diabetologia, 2006, 49, 2618-2626
Observational trial, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
80 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
81 Sankar, D.; Rao, M.R.; Sambandam, G.; Pugalendi, K.V.
A pilot study of open label sesame oil in hypertensive diabetics
J Med Food, 2006, 9, 408-412
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Sesamum indicum, Metabolic diseases
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 Hagins, M.; Moore, W.; Rundle, A.
Does practicing hatha yoga satisfy recommendations for intensity of physical activity which improves and maintains health and cardiovascular fitness?
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 40; (1-28)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
91 Torres-Duran, P.V.; Ferreira-Hermosillo, A.; Juarez-Oropeza, M.A.
Antihyperlipemic and antihypertensive effects of Spirulina maxima in an open sample of mexican population
A preliminary report
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 33; (1-26)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Spirulina, Spirulina maxima, Metabolic diseases
92 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
93 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
94 Gokal, R.; Shillito, L.; Maharaj, S.R.
Positive impact of yoga and pranayam on obesity, hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol
A pilot assessment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1056-1057
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Overweight, Yoga
95 Uehleke, B.; Ortiz, M.; Stange, R.
Cholesterol reduction using psyllium husks
Do gastrointestinal adverse effects limit compliance? Results of a specific observational study
Phytomed, 2008, 15(3), 153-159
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect
96 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
97 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
98 Uehleke, B.; Ortiz, M.; Stange, R.
Cholesterol reduction using psyllium husks - Do gastrointestinal adverse effects limit compliance?
Results of a specific observational study
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S17 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect
99 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
100 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