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The effect of nettle (Urtica dioica) supplementation on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ziaei, R., Foshati, S., Hadi, A., Kermani, M.A.H. and others · Phytotherapy Research · 2020

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis found that nettle (Urtica dioica) supplementation improved glycaemic control (fasting blood glucose) in patients with type 2 diabetes, indicating a metabolic benefit of nettle.

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Ziaei, R., Foshati, S., Hadi, A., Kermani, M.A.H. and others (2020) 'The effect of nettle (Urtica dioica) supplementation on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Phytotherapy Research, 34(2), pp. 282-294. doi:10.1002/ptr.6535

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