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Mechanism of the antidiabetic action of Nigella sativa and Thymoquinone: a review

Shaukat, A., Zaidi, A., Anwar, H. and Kizilbash, N. · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2023

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review describes the antidiabetic mechanisms of Nigella sativa (black cumin) and thymoquinone, including improved glucose tolerance, decreased hepatic gluconeogenesis and stimulated insulin secretion.

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How to cite

Shaukat, A., Zaidi, A., Anwar, H. and Kizilbash, N (2023) 'Mechanism of the antidiabetic action of Nigella sativa and Thymoquinone: a review', Frontiers in Nutrition, 10, pp. 1126272. doi:10.3389/fnut.2023.1126272

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