Title of article :
Effects of Cucurbita ficifolia Intake on Type 2 Diabetes: Review of Current Evidences
Author/Authors :
Bayat، Azade نويسنده Food Security Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran , , Jamali، Zahra نويسنده Food Security Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran , , Hajianfar، Hossein نويسنده Department of Nutrition, Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Campus , , Heidari-Beni، Motahar نويسنده Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran ,
Issue Information :
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 58 سال 2014
Pages :
3
From page :
1
To page :
3
Abstract :
Context: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. In recent years, Cucurbita ficifolia intake has been identified as one of the most widely used herbal medications in treatment of DM. Since previous studies have suggested the benefits of C. ficifolia intake in treatment of DM, we reviewed available literature concerning effects of C. ficifolia on Type 2 DM. Evidence Acquisition: Databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google scholar were searched. Key words included type 2 diabetes, blood glucose, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and Cucurbita. After removing irrelevant article, ten articles were reviewed. Results: Studies reported beneficial effects of C. ficifolia on serum insulin and glucose level. Some of the studies showed a correlation between low level of lipid profiles and plasma glucose and increase intake of C. ficifolia. Although the exact role of C. ficifolia intake on DM has not been identified, the benefits might be due to the effects of active compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, polyphenolic components, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase. Conclusions: Cucurbita ficifolia intake might have useful effects on prevention and treatment of DM. Cucurbita ficifolia has beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and risk factors of DM; however, due to the small number of available studies, more researches are needed in this field.
Journal title :
Shiraz Electronic Medical Journal
Serial Year :
2014
Journal title :
Shiraz Electronic Medical Journal
Record number :
2343926
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