SALVIA OFFICINALIS
(sage)
Has demonstrated hypoglycemic effects, potentially aiding in the reduction of fasting blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.Studies suggest it may enhance insulin sensitivity and modulate key enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
Additionally, sage exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can mitigate oxidative stress and systemic inflammation commonly associated with diabetes. It may also contribute to improved lipid profiles, supporting cardiovascular health in diabetic patients.
References:
Kianbakht S, Nabati F, Abasi B. Salvia officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract as Add-on to Statin Therapy in Hypercholesterolemic Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Mol Cell Med. 2016 Summer;5(3):141-148. Epub 2016 Sep 3.
Ben Khedher MR, Hammami M, Arch JRS, Hislop DC, Eze D, Wargent ET, Kępczyńska MA, Zaibi MS. Preventive effects of Salvia officinalis leaf extract on insulin resistance and inflammation in a model of high fat diet-induced obesity in mice that responds to rosiglitazone. PeerJ. 2018 Jan 9;6:e4166.
Abdollahi A, Adelibahram F, Ghassab-Abdollahi N, Araj-Khodaei M, Parsian Z, Mirghafourvand M. The effect of Salvia officinalis on blood glycemic indexes and blood lipid profile in diabetic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Complement Integr Med. 2022 Jan 25;20(3):521-529.
