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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 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 Bordia, A.; Verma, S.K.; Srivastava, K.C.
Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc) and fenugreek (trigonella foenumgraecum L) on blood lipids, blood sugar, and platelet aggregation in patients with coronary artery disease
Prostagland Leukotr Essent Fatty Acids, 1997, 56, 379-384
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek, ginger
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 Lee, B.-C.; Kang, S.-I.; Ahn, Y.-M.; Doo, H.-K.; Ahn, S.-Y.
An alternative therapy for Graves' disease
Clinical effects and mechanisms of an herbal remedy
Biol Pharm Bull, 2008, 31(4), 583-587
Angelica, Angelica dahurica, Angelica tenuissima, Basedow's disease, Observational trial, Black cohosh, Cimicifuga foetida, Experiment, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, In vitro, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Phytomedicine, Platycodon, Pueraria, Pueraria thunbergiana, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
38 Polychronopoulos, E.; Zeimbekis, A.; Kastorini, C.M.; Papairakleous, N.M.; Vlachou, I.; Bountziouka, V.; Panagiotakos, D. B.
Effects of black and green tea consumption on blood glucose levels in non-obese elderly men and women from Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS epidemiological study)
Eur J Nutr, 2008, 47(1), 10-16
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
39 Beer, A.-M.; Schmidt-Gayk, H.; Wiebelitz, K.R.
Einfluss von Wolfstrappkraut auf die Schilddrüsenfunktion und schilddrüsenassoziierte Symptome
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(4), 162-168
Observational trial, Hyperthyreodism, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopus, Gipsy Wort., Phytomedicine, Thyroid, Metabolic diseases
40 Belcaro, G.; Cesarone, M.; Silvia, E.; Ledda, A.; Stuard, S.; Vinciguerra, G.; Dougall, M.; Cornelli, U.; Hastings, C.; Schönlau, F.
Daily consumption of Reliv Glucaffect TM for 8 weeks significantly lowered blood glucose and body weight in 50 subjects
Phytother Res, 2009, 23, 1673-1677
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
41 Kassaian, N.; Azadbakht, L.; Forghani, B.; Amini, M.
Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2009, 79(1), 34-39
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 Fa-lin, Z.; Zhen-yu, W.; Yan, H.; Tao, Z.; Kang, L.
Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(S2), S209-S213
Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Ribes, black currant, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
49 Aramwit, P.; Petcharat, K.; Supasyndh, O.
Efficacy of mulberry leaf tablets in patients with mild dyslipidemia
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(3), 365-369
Observational trial, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Morus, Morus alba, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
50 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
51 Marnewick, J.L.; Rautenbach, F.; Venter, I.; Neethling, H.; Blackhurst, D.M.; Wolmarans, P.; Macharia, M.
Effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in adult at risk for cardiovascular disease
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 133(1), 46-52
Aspalathus linearis, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
52 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
53 Udani, J.K.; Singh, B.B.; Singh, V.J.; Barrett, M.L.
Effects of Acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) berry preparation on metabolic parameters in a healthy overweight population
A pilot study
Nutrition J, 2011, 10(1), 45; (1-7)
Observational trial, Euterpe, Euterpe oleracea, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
54 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
55 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
56 Guevara-Arauza, J.C.; Ornelas-Paz, J. de J.; Rosales Mendoza, S.; Soria Guerra, R.E.; Paz Maldonado, L.M.T.; Pimental-Gonzalez, D.J.
Biofunctional activity of tortillas and bars enhanced with nopal
Preliminary assessment of functional effect after intake on the oxidative status in healthy volunteers
Chemistry Central J, 2011, 5, 10; (1-10)
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nopal, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
57 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
58 Shidfar, F.; Froghifar, N.; Vafa, M.; Rajab, A.; Hosseini, S.; Shidfar, S.; Gohari, M.
The effects of tomato consumption on serum glucose, apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein A-I, homocysteine and blood pressure in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2011, 62(3), 289-294
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Metabolic diseases
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 Khadem-Ansari, M.H.; Rasmi, Y.; Ramezani, F.
Effects of red grape juice consumption on high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, apolipoprotein AI, apolipoprotein B and homocysteine in healthy human volunteers
Open Biochem J, 2010, 4, 96-99
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Juice/distillate, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 Chrubasik, C.; Maier, T.; Dawid, C.; Torda, T.; Schieber, A.; Hofmann, T.; Chrubasik, S.
An observational study and quantification of the actives in a supplement with Sambucus nigra and Asparagus officinalis used for weight reduction
Phytother Res, 2008, 22(7), 913-918
Asparagus, asparagus, Observational trial, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Sambucus, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
67 Peeters, P.H.; Slimani, N.; Schouw, Y.T. van der; Grace, P.B.; Navarro, C.; Tjonneland, A.; Olsen, A.; Clavel-Chapelon, F.; Touillaud, M.; Boutron-Ruault, M.-C.; Jenab, M.; Kaaks, R.; Linseisen, J.; Trichopoulou, A.; Trichopoulos, D.; Dilis, V.; Boeing, H.; Weikert, C.; Overvad, K.; Pala, V.; Palli, D.; Panico, S.; Tumino, R.; Vineis, P.; Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B.; Gils, C.H. van; Skeie, G.; Jakszyn, P.; Hallmans, G.; Berglund, G.; Key, T.J.; Travis, R.; Riboli, E.; Bingham, S.A.
Variations in plasma phytoestrogen concentrations in European adults
J Nutr, 2007, 137(5), 1294-1300
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
68 Kristen, A.V.; Lehrke, S.; Buss, S.; Mereles, D.; Steen, H.; Ehlermann, P.; Hardt, S.; Giannitsis, E.; Schreiner, R.; Haberkorn, U.; Schnabel, P.A.; Linke, R.P.; Röcken, C.; Wanker, E.E.; Dengler, T.J.; Altland, K.; Katus, H.A.
Green tea halts progression of cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis: an observation report
Clin Res Cardiol, 2012, 101, 805-813
Amyloidose, Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
69 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
70 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
71 Belcaro, G.; Cornelli, U.; Luzzi, M.R.; Cesarone, M.; Dugall, M.; Feragalli, B.; Errichi, S.; Ippolito, E.; Grossi, M.G.; Hosoi, M.; Cornelli, M.; Gizzi, G.
Pycnogenol® supplementation improves health risk factors in subjects with metabolic syndrome
Phytother Res, 2013, Epub ahead of print,
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Pycnogenol, Metabolic diseases
72 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)
73 Olmedilla-Alonso, B.; Pedrosa, M.M.; Cuadrado, C.; Brito, M.; Asensio-Manzanera, C.; Asensio-Vegas, C.
Composition of two Spanish common dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), 'Almonga' and 'Curruquilla', and their postprandial effect in type 2 diabetics
J Sci Food Agric, 2013, 93(5), 1076-1082
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
74 Stuglin, C.; Prasad, K.
Effect of flaxseed consumption on blood pressure, serum lipids, hemopoietic system and liver and kidney enzymes in healthy humans
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther, 2005, 10(1), 23-27
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Linum usitatissimum, Gastrointestinal tract, Kidney, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
75 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
76 Zhang, Y.N.; Wu, Y.N.; Chen, T.; Yao, L.; Liu, J.; Pan, X.; Hu, Y.; Zhao, A.; Xie, G.; Jia, W.
Assessing the metabolic effects of aromatherapy in human volunteers
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 356381; (1-9)
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, sage, Salvia sclarea, Santalum album, Metabolic diseases, Santalum
77 Gul-e-Rana; Karim, S.; Khurhsid, R.; Saeed-ul-Hassan, S.; Tariq, I.; Sultana, M.; Rashid, A.J.; Shah, S.H.; Murtaza, G.
Hypoglycemic activity of Ficus racemosa bark in combination with oral hypoglycemic drug in diabetic human
Acta Pol Pharm, 2013, 70(6), 1045-1049
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Ficus, Ficus racemosa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
78 Kim, B.S.; Song, M.Y.; Kim, H.
The anti-obesity effect of Ephedra sinica through modulation of gut microbiota in obese Korean women
J Ethnopharmacol, 2014, 152(3), 532-539
Observational trial, Ephedra, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Ephedra sinica
79 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
80 Zevallos, V.F.; Herencia, L.I.; Chang, F.; Donnelly, S.; Ellis, H.J.; Ciclitira P.J.
Gastrointestinal effects of eating quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in celiac patients
Am J Gastroenterol, 2014, 109(2), 270-278
Observational trial, Chenopodium, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Coeliac disease, Chenopodium quinoa
81 Jennings, A.; Welch, A.A.; Spector, T.; Macgregor, A.; Cassidy, A.
Intakes of Anthocyanins and flavones are associated with biomarkers of insulin resistance and inflammation in women
J Nutr, 2014, 144(2), 202-208
Observational trial, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
82 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
83 Martynyuk, L.; Martynyuk, L.; Ruzhitska, O.; Martynyuk, O.
Effect of the herbal combination Canephron N on diabetic nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus
Results of a comparative cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(6), 472-478
Observational trial, Canephron N, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nephropathy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
84 Sales, D.S.; Carmona, F.; Azevedo, B.C. de; Taleb-Contini, S.H.; Bartolomeu, A.C.D.; Honorato, F.B.; Martinez E.Z.; Soares Pereira, A.M.
Eugenia punicifolia (Kunth) DC. as an adjuvant treatment for type-2 diabetes mellitus
A non-controlled, pilot study
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(12), 1816-1821
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Eugenia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Eugenia punicifolia
85 Huang, H.; Gao, Q.; Qiu, C.; Huang, B.; Fu, X.; Yao, J.; Liang, J.; Li, L.; Chen, L.; Tang, K.; Lin, L.; Lu, J.; Bi, Y.; Ning G.; Wen, J.; Lin, C.; Chen, G.
Associations of green tea and rock tea consumption with risk of impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance in Chinese men and women
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(11), e79124; (1-7)
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Tea
86 Neerati, P.; Devde, R.; Gangi, A.K.
Evaluation of the effect of curcumin capsules on glyburide therapy in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(12), 1796-1800
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Observational trial, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
87 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
88 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
89 Jeong, S.K.; Park, H.J.; Park, B.D.; Kim, I.-H.
Effectiveness of topical Chia seed oil on pruritus of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients and healthy volunteers
Ann Dermatol, 2010, 22(2), 143-148
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Skin diseases, Itching, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Renal insufficiency, Oil, Phytomedicine, sage, Metabolic diseases, Salvia hispanica
90 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
91 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
92 Nemes-Nagy, E.; Szocs-Molnár, T.; Dunca, I.; Balogh-Samarghitan, V.; Hobai, S.; Morar, R.; Pusta, D.L.; Craciun, E.C.
Effect of a dietary supplement containing blueberry and sea buckthorn concentrate on antioxidant capacity in type 1 diabetic children
Acta Physiol Hung, 2008, 95(4), 383-393
Antioxidants, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hippophae rhamnoides, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Vaccinium, blueberry, Hippophae
93 Linderborg, K.M.; Lehtonen, H.M.; Järvinen, R.; Viitanen, M.; Kallio, H.
The fibres and polyphenols in sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) extraction residues delay postprandial lipemia
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2012, 63(4), 483-490
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Hippophae rhamnoides, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Hippophae
94 Khanna, S.; Das, A.; Spieldenner, J.; Rink, C.; Roy, S.
Supplementation of a standardized extract form Phyllanthus emblica improves cardiovascular risk factors and platelet aggregation in overweight/class-1 obese adults
J Med Food, 2015, 18(4), 415-420
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phyllanthus, Phyllanthus emblica, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
95 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
96 Desai, G.S.; Desai, S.V.; Gavaskar, R.S.; Mulabagal, V.; Wu, Y.; Mathews, S.T.
Blood glucose-lowering effect of T. procumbens L.
A pilot clinical study in individuals with type 2 diabetes
Phytother Res, 2015, 29(9), 1404-1411
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Coat buttons
97 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
98 Tresserra-Rimbau, A.; Medina-Remón, A.; Lamuela-Raventós, R.M.; Bulló, M.; Salas-Salvadó, J.; Corella, D.; Fitó, M.; Gea, A.; Gómez-Gracia, E.; Lapetra, J.; Arós, F.; Fiol, M.; Ros, E.; Serra-Maiem, L.; Pintó, X.; Muñoz, M.A.; Estruch, R.
Moderate red wine consumption is associated with a lower prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the PREDIMED population
Br J Nutr, 2015, 113(Suppl 2), S121-S130
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
99 Kardum, N.; Petrović-Oggiano, G.; Takic, M.; Glibetić, N.; Zec, M.; Debeljak-Martacic, J.; Konić-Ristić, A.
Effects of glucomannan-enriched, aronia juice-based supplement on cellular antioxidant enzymes and membrane lipid status in subjects with abdominal obesity
Sci World J, 2014, Article ID 869250, (1-7)
Aronia, Observational trial, D-Mannose, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
100 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