Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Effects of Coadministration of Eryngium billardieri and Boswellia serrata Extracts on Insulin-Related Biomarkers, Lipid Profile, and Hepatic Enzymes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Sorour Rajabalipour 1
Akram Ahangarpour 2
Mehrnoosh Zakerkish 3
Fatemeh bineshfar 1

1 Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

2 Department of Physiology, Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

3 Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Health Research Institute, Diabetes Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

https://doi.org/10.34172/jkmu.2024.44
Abstract
 
 Background: A multifactorial metabolic disorder, diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), this condition is expected to be among the most critical global health concerns in 2045. Despite the recent developments in medications for patients living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), there is still no definitive cure. As nearly all medications have their own complications, some herbs seem beneficial as alternatives. From this perspective, the present study investigated the effects of the coadministration of Eryngium billardieri (EB) and Boswellia serrata (BS) extracts on biochemical indices in patients with T2D.
Methods: Sixty patients with T2D, aged 35–55, were selected and randomly assigned to two groups: experiment and control. For four weeks, the experimental group was given a combination of the EB (14 cc) and BS (7 cc) extracts in addition to the routine medications. However, the controls only received routine care and medications.
Results: A significant reduction was observed in fasting blood sugar (FBS), homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and triglyceride (TG) levels. There was a substantial upsurge in disposition index (DI), homeostasis model assessment of β-cell function (HOMA-β), and quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) levels in the patients in the experimental group. The serum insulin levels showed no major changes.
Conclusion: The study results revealed that the EB and BS coadministration could be a therapeutic approach or a supplement for patients with DM.

Keywords

Boswellia serrate
Diabetes
Eryngium billardieri
Insulin
Subjects
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Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Volume 31, Issue 6
November and December 2024
Pages 286-291

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