Effect of Crocus sativus Extract Supplementation in the Metabolic Control of People with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Parthena Giannoulaki,
Evangelia Kotzakioulafi,
Alexandros Nakas
et al.
Abstract:Introduction–Background: Data from experimental trials show that Crocus sativus L. (saffron) is considered to improve glycemia, lipid profile, and blood pressure and reduce oxidative stress. So far, clinical trials have been conducted in individuals with metabolic syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus type 2 (DMT-2). The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of saffron in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus type 1 (DMT-1). Patients–Methods: 61 individuals with DMT-1, mean age 48 years old (48.3 ± 14.6),… Show more
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