LIMITATIONS:
Despite the results, a variety of other factors can affect fasting glucose levels, including changes in body weight or body mass index, as well as the combination of spice or aromatic herb supplementation with physical activity or lifestyle changes, the authors noted.
Due to the studies’ differences, the determination of effective dosages of the herbs and spices was not possible.
Furthermore, the studies had wide variations in quality, with few studies including adequate statistical analysis.
DISCLOSURES:
The authors had no disclosures to report.
A version of this article appeared on Medscape.com.