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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Black Cumin and Improved Insulin Levels

Doses used in studies

mg/day: 2,000 (median 2,000, IQR 2,000–2,000) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 2 studies

2 of 2 papers

Effect of Aromatic Herbs and Spices Present in the Mediterranean Diet on the Glycemic Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- 2024-03-07
- Meta-Analysis
- Nutrients 16(6)
- - María Carmen Garza
  - Sofía Pérez-Calahorra
  - Carmen Rodrigo-Carbó
  - María Antonia Sánchez-Calavera
  - Estíbaliz Jarauta
  - Rocío Mateo-Gallego
  - Irene Gracia-Rubio
  - Itziar Lamiquiz-Moneo
- PubMed: 38542668
- DOI: 10.3390/nu16060756
3 Insights on
- Improved Insulin Levels
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Clinical
only cinnamon and ginger showed a significant decrease in insulin.
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
A crossover randomized controlled trial examining the effects of black seed (Nigella sativa) supplementation on IL-1β, IL-6 and leptin, and insulin parameters in overweight and obese women.
- 2024-01-05
- RCT
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies 24(1)
- - Elham Razmpoosh
  - Sara Safi
  - Mahta Mazaheri
  - Saman Khalesi
  - Majid Nazari
  - Parvin Mirmiran
  - Azadeh Nadjarzadeh
- PubMed: 38178093
- DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04226-y
6 Insights on
- Improved Insulin Levels
- High evidence
- Clinical
A significant but low effect size decrease in serum insulin was observed(d=-0.3, P = 0.02).
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Significant
Yes
Dose
2000 mg/day