Pistacia atlantica sub. Kurdica can improve insulin resistance in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized clinical trial
Abstract
Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), also termed metabolic dysfunction‑associated fatty liver disease is a problem across the world. The most important factor of the increase in NAFLD prevalence is the insulin resistance. This study is the first clinical trial with the aim of determining the effect of Pistacia atlantica Sub. Kurdica gum on glycemic indices especially insulin resistance in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Methods: In this double-blind randomized clinical trial 50 patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease were randomized into two groups: those given syrup containing Pistacia atlantica sub. Kurdica gum (Group A), those on placebo (Group B). Over a two-month period, Group A given syrup containing 500 mg of P. atlantica sub. Kurdica gum per each tablespoon and Group B given syrup without P. atlantica sub. Kurdica gum. Anthropometric measures, biochemical indices and physical activity were evaluated at the beginning and end of the intervention.
Results: We observed a significant decrease in fatty liver grade in group A (P = 0.03). The mean of fasting serum insulin and the insulin-resistance index (HOMA-IR) decreased significantly (P = 0.002, P < 0.001) and quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) increased from baseline in group A (P = 0.001). Fasting blood sugar (FBS) decreased significantly from baseline in group A (P = 0.019), but the mean changes between group not significant (P = 0.061). Weight had significant…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 50 participants or records.
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