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1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 Leach, M.J.; Kumar, S.
Cinnamon for diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 9(CD007170), 1-74
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
48 Imam, M.U.; Azmi, N.H.; Bhanger, M.I.; Ismail, N.; Ismail, M.
Antidiabetic properties of germinated brown rice
A systematic review
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 816501; (1-12)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Oryza sativa
49 Fornasini, M.; Castro, J.; Villacrés, E.; Narváez, L.; Villamar, M.P.; Baldeón, M.E.
Hypoglycemic effect of Lupinus mutabilis in healthy volunteers and subjects with dysglycemia
Nutr Hosp, 2012, 27(2), 425-433
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lupinus, Lupinus mutabilis, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
50 Jurgens, T.M.; Whelan, A.M.; Killian, L.; Doucette, S.; Kirk, S.; Foy, E.
Green tea for weight loss and weight maintenance in overweight or obese adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 12(CD008650), 1-71
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Tea, Overweight
51 Zhang, L.; Mao, W.; Guo, X.; Wu, Y.; Li, C.; Lu, Z.; Su, G.; Li, X.; Liu, Z.; Guo, R.; Jie, X.; Wen, Z.; Liu, X.
Ginkgo biloba extract for patients with early diabetic nephropathy
A systematic review
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 689142, (1-17)
Diabetes mellitus, Ginkgo, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nephropathy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
52 Zheng, X.X.; Xu, Y.L.; Li, S.H.; Hui, R.; Wu, Y.J.; Huang, X.H.
Effects of green tea catechins with or without caffeine on glycemic control in adults
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2013, 97(4), 750-762
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffeinum, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
53 Zeng, T.; Zhang, C.L.; Zhao, X.L.; Xie, K.Q.
The roles of garlic on the lipid parameters
A systematic review of the literature
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, 2013, 53(3), 215-230
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
54 Ranasinghe, P.; Jayawardana, R.; Galappaththy, P.; Constantine, G.R.; Vas Gunawardana, N. de; Kaulanda, P.
Efficacy and safety of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) as a pharmaceutical agent in diabetes
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Diabet Med, 2012, 29(12), 1480-1492
Cinnamomum, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
55 Ried, K.; Toben, C.; Fakler, P.
Effect of garlic on serum lipids
An updated meta-analysis
Nutrition Rev, 2013, 71(5), 282-299
Allium, Allium sativum, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
56 Onakpoya, I.; Davies, L.; Posadzki, P.; Ernst, E.
The efficacy of Irvingia gabonensis supplementation in the management of overweight and obesity
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
J Diet Suppl, 2013, 10(1), 29-38
Obesitiy, Irvingia gabonensis, Clinical research, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
57 Wider, B.; Pittler, M.H.; Thompson-Coon, J.; Ernst, E.
Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 3(CD003335), 1-30
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
58 Melzer, J.; Saller, R.
Klinische Studien bei peripherer arterieller Verschlusskrankheit
Update unter den Aspekten eines meta-narrativen Reviews
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(S2), 17-21
Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Metabolic syndrome, Padma, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR)
59 Hasani-Ranjbar, S.; Jouyandeh, Z.; Abdollahi, M.
A systematic review of anti-obesity medicinal plants - an update
J Diabetes Metab Dis, 2013, 12, 28; (1-10)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
60 Liu, Z.L.; Xie, L.Z.; Zhu, J.; Li, G.Q.; Grant, S.J.; Liu, J.P.
Herbal medicines for fatty liver diseases
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 8(CD009059), (1-252)
Fatty liver, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
61 Zhang, D.-Q.; Fu, M.; Gao, S.-H.; Liu, J.-L.
Curcumin and diabetes
A systematic review
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 636053, (1-16)
Ayurveda, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
62 Akilen, R.; Pimlott, Z.; Tsiami, A.; Robinson, N.
Effect of short-term administration of cinnamon on blood pressure in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
Nutrition, 2013, 29, 1192-1196
High blood pressure, Cinnamomum, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
63 Stern, J.S.; Peerson, J.; Mishra, A.T.; Sadasiva Rao, M.V.; Rajeswari, K.P.
Efficacy and tolerability of a novel herbal formulation for weight management
Obesity, 2013, 21(5), 921-927
Obesitiy, Garcinia, Garcinia mangostana, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Sphaeranthus indicus, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
64 Sahebkar, A.
Effects of resveratrol supplementation on plasma lipids
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Nutrition Rev, 2013, 71(12), 822-835
Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Resveratrol, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
65 Rashidi, A.A.; Mirhashemi, S.M.; Taghizadeh, M.; Sarkhail, P.
Iranian medicinal plants for diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
Pak J Biol Sci, 2013, 16(9), 401-411
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
66 Basu, A.; Newman, E.D.; Bryant, A.L.; Lyons, T.J.; Betts, N.M.
Pomegranate polyphenols lower lipid peroxidation in adults with type 2 diabetes but have no effects in healthy volunteers
A pilot study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 708381, (1-7)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Punica granatum, Metabolic diseases
67 Ooi, C.P.; Loke, S.C.
Sweet potato for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 9(CD009128), 1-32
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
68 Onakpoya, I.; Hunt, K.; Wider, B.; Ernst, E.
Pyruvate supplementation for weight loss
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinial trials
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, 2014, 54(1), 17-23
Acidum, Acidum pyrouvicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Overweight
69 Yang, W.S.; Wang, W.Y.; Fan, W.Y.; Deng, Q.; Wang, X.
Tea consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes
A dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies
Br J Nutr, 2014, 111(8), 1329-1339
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
70 Aziz, Z.; Wong, S.Y.; Chong, N.J.
Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. on serum lipids
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Ethnopharmacol, 2013, 150(2), 442-450
Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
71 Allen, R.W.; Schwartzman, E.; Baker, W.L.; Coleman, C.I.; Phung, O.J.
Cinnamon use in type 2 diabetes
An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Ann Fam Med, 2013, 11(5), 452-459
Cinnamomum, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
72 Pothuraju, R.; Sharma, R.K.; Chagalamarri, J.; Jangra, S.; Kavadi, K.
A systematic review of Gymnema sylvestre in obesity and diabetes management
J Sci Food Agric, 2014, 94, 834-840
Diabetes mellitus, Gymnema sylvestre, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
73 Shishtar, E.; Sievenpiper, J.L.; Djedovic, V.; Cozma, A.I.; Ha, V.; Jayalath, V.H.; Jenkings, D.J.A.; Meija, S.B.; Souza, R.J. de; Jovanovski, E.; Vuksan, V.
The effect of Ginseng (the genus Panax) on glycemic control
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(9), e107391; (1-11)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Panax
74 Lai, B.-Y.; Chen, T.-Y.; Huang, S.-H.; kuo, T.-F.; Chang, T.-H.; Chiang, C.-K.; Yang, M.-T.; Chang, C.L.-T.
Bidens pilosa formulation improves blood homeostasis and beta-cell function in men
A pilot study
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 832314, (1-5)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
75 Neelakantan, N.; Narayanan, M.; Souza, R.J. de; Dam, R.M.
Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) intake on glycemia
A meta-analysis of clinical trials
Nutr J, 2014, 13, 7; (1-11)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Herbs, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
76 López-Romero, P.; Pichardo-Ontiveros, E.; Avila-Nava, A.; Vázquez-Manjarrez, N.; Tovar, A.R.; Pedraza-Chaverri, J.; Torres, N.
The effect of nopal (Opuntia ficus indica) on postprandial blood glucose, incretins, and antioxidant activity in Mexican patients with type 2 diabetes after consumption of two different composition breakfeasts
Nutr Diet, 2015, 114(11), 1811-1818
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Opuntia, Opuntia ficus indica, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
77 Echteld, I.; Wechalekar, M.D.; Schlesinger, N.; Buchbinder, R.; Aletaha, D.
Colchicine for acute gout (review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2014, 8(CD006190), 1-41
Colchicum, Gout, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
78 Wang, B.
The therapeutic effect and possible harm of puerarin for treatment of stage III diabetic nephropathy
A meta-analysis
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(1), 36-44
Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nephropathy, Phytomedicine, Pueraria, Pueraria lobata, Metabolic diseases
79 Iddrisu, I.; Oduro, I.; Tandoh, M.A.; Annan, R.A.
Anti-diabetic effect of dandelion leaves and roots in type two diabetic patients
A systematic review
Nutr Food Sci, 2015, 45(3), 479-492
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Taraxacum
80 Heshmati, J.; Namazi, N.
Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa) on metabolic parameters in diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(2), 275-282
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
81 Cawich, S.O.; Harnarayan, P.; Budhooram, S.; Bobb, N.J.; Islam, S.; Naraynsingh, V.
Wonder of life (Kalanchoe pinnata) leaves to treat diabetic foot infections in Trinidad & Tobago
A case control study
Trop Doct, 2014, 44(4), 209-213
Diabetes mellitus, Ethnomedicine, Skin diseases, Kalanchoe pinnata, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Crural ulcer
82 Chen, Y.Z.; Gong, Z.X.; Cai, G.Y.; Gao, Q.; Chen, X.M.; Tang, L.; Wei, R.B.; Zhou, J.H.
Efficacy and safety of flos Abelmoschus manihot (Malvaceae) on type 2 diabetic nephropathy
A systematic review
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(6), 464-472
Abelmoschus, Abelmoschus manihot, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nephropathy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
83 Zhu, Y.; Miao, Y.; Meng, Z.; Zhong, Y.
Effects of Vaccinium berries on serum lipids
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 790329, (1-11)
Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium
84 Kuate, D.; Nash, R.J.; Bartholomew, B.; Penkova, Y.
The use of Cissus quadrangularis (CQR-300) in the management of components of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese participants
Nat Prod Commun, 2015, 10(7), 1281-1286
Cissus, Cissus quadrangularis, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
85 Wegener, T.; Heimueller, E.
Treatment of mild gastrointestinal disorders with a herbal combination
Results of a non-interventional study with Gastritol® liquid
Phytother Res, 2016, 30(1), 72-77
Bauchschmerz (unspezifisch), Diabetes mellitus, Vomiting, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meteorism, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Heartburn, Metabolic diseases, Sickness, Gastritol
86 Li, Y.; Zheng, M.; Zhai, X.; Huang, Y.; Khalid, A.; Malik, A.; Shah, P.; Karim, S.; Azhar, S.; Hou, X.
Effect of Gymnema sylvestre, Citrullus colocynthis and Artemisia absinthium on blood glucose and lipid profile in diabetic human
Acta Pol Pharm, 2015, 72(5), 981-985
Artemisia, Artemisia absinthium, Colocynthis, Diabetes mellitus, Gymnema sylvestre, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases
87 Rao, Y.; Vidyasagar, S.; Bairy, L.K.
A 45-day randomized, open-label, comparator study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Zincovit tablets with grape seed extract (nutritional food supplement) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 2016, 9(2), 220-222
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Zincovit
88 Alsalahi, A.; Alshagga, M.A.; Shwter, A.N.; Al-Maqtari, A.; Ahmed, R.H.; Mohamed, Z.
Conflicting reports on the role of the glycemic effect of Catha edulis (Khat)
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Ethnopharmacol, 2016, 186, 30-43
Catha edulis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
89 Li, G.; Uhang, Y.; Thabane, L.; Mbuagbaw, L.; Liu, A.; Levine, M.A.; Holbrook, A.
Effect of green tea supplementation on blood pressure among overweight and obese adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Hypertens, 2015, 33(2), 243-254
High blood pressure, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Tea, Overweight
90 Phimarn, W.; Wichalyo, K.; Silpsavikul, K.; Sungthong, B.; Saramunee, K.
A meta-analysis of efficacy of Morus alba Linn. to improve blood glucose and lipid profile
Eur J Nutr, 2017, 56(4), 1509-1521
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Morus, Morus alba, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
91 Ried, K.
Garlic lowers blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, regulates serum cholesterol, and stimulates immunity
An updated meta-analysis and review
J Nutr, 2016, 146(2), 389S-396S
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
92 Cardoso, D.A.; Moreira, A.S.; Oliveira, G.M. de; Raggio Luiz, R.; Rosa, G.
A coconut extra virgin oil-rich diet increases HDL cholesterol and decreases wais circumference and body mass in coronary artery disease patients
Nutr Hosp, 2015, 32(5), 2144-2152
Cocos nucifera, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Oil, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
93 Gui, Q.-F.; Xu, Z.-R.; Xu, K.-Y.; Yang, Y.-M.
The efficacy of ginseng-related therapies in type 2 diabetes mellitus
An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Medicine, 2016, 95(6), e2584; (1-10)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Panax, Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefolius
94 Jang, S.; Jang, B.-H.; Ko, Y.; Sasaki, Y.; Park, J.-S.
Herbal medicines for treating metabolic syndrome
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 5936402, (1-17)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
95 Wei, X.; Wang, C.; Hao, S.; Song, H.; Yang, L.
The therapeutic effect of berberine in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A meta-analysis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3593951, (1-9)
Berberis vulgaris, Coptis, Fatty liver, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phellodendron, Phellodendron chinensis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
96 Dick, W.R.; Fletcher, E.A.; Shah, S.A.
Reduction of fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c using oral aloe vera
A meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(6), 450-457
Aloe, Aloe vera, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
97 Silveira, j.Q.; Dourado, G.K.; Cesar, T.B.
Red-fleshed sweet orange juice improves the risk factors for metabolic syndrome
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2015, 66(7), 830-836
Antioxidants, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases
98 Malachowska, B.; Fendler, W.; Pomykala, A.; Suwala, S.; Mlynarski, W.
Essential oils reduce autonomous response to pain sensation during self-monitoring of blood glucose among children with diabetes
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab, 2016, 29(1), 47-53
Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Vegetative nervous system
99 Shin, S.-O.; Seo, h.-J.; Park, H.; Song, H.J.
Effects of mulberry leaf extract on blood glucose and serum lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(5), 602-608
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Morus, Morus alba, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
100 Aune, D.; Keum, N.; Giovannucci, E.; Fadnes, L.T.; Boffetta, P.; Greenwood, D.C.; Tonstad, S.; Vatten, L.J.; Riboli, E.; Norat, T.
Nut consumption, and risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, all-cause and cause-specific mortality
A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
BMC Med, 2016, 14, 207; (1-14)
Anacardium, Anacardium occidentale, Arachis hypogaea, Carya illoinesis, Corylus avellana, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Immune system, Juglans, walnut, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review