Effect of boswellia (<i>Boswellia serrata L.</i>) supplementation on glycemic markers and lipid profile in type 2 diabetic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant global health challenge whose prevalence is projected to increase alarmingly. Recently, due to better safety and fewer adverse effects, herbal medicines have been used to manage T2DM. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of boswellia in improving glycemic markers and lipid profiles in T2DM patients.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted on the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases for all relevant studies published up to April 30, 2024. The effects of boswellia supplementation were evaluated using glycemic markers and lipid profiles. The data were extracted and meta-analyzed using Stata software.

Results

This meta-analysis included five studies with a total of 287 patients with T2DM. It was

SUBMITTER: Karimi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499236 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature