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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Mangosteen and Improved Insulin Sensitivity

Time to effect

Median: 6.1 months · IQR 6.1 months–6.1 months · Range 6.1 months–6.1 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

Safety in these studies

Overall tolerabilityReported
no side effect attributable to treatment was reported
from: Mangosteen Extract Shows a Potent Insulin Sensitizing Effect in Obese Female Patients: A P

1 of 1 paper

Mangosteen Extract Shows a Potent Insulin Sensitizing Effect in Obese Female Patients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.
- 2018-05-09
- RCT
- Nutrients 10(5)
- - Mikiko Watanabe
  - Elena Gangitano
  - Davide Francomano
  - Eliana Addessi
  - Raffaella Toscano
  - Daniela Costantini
  - Dario Tuccinardi
  - Stefania Mariani
  - Sabrina Basciani
  - Giovanni Spera
  - Lucio Gnessi
  - Carla Lubrano
- PubMed: 29747432
- DOI: 10.3390/nu10050586
1 Insight on
- Improved Insulin Sensitivity
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Clinical
The mangosteen group reported a significant improvement in insulin sensitivity (homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance, HOMA-IR −53.22% vs. −15.23%, p = 0.004)
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Large
Significant
Yes