Effect of Rubus Occidentalis Extract on Metabolic Parameters in Subjects with Prediabetes: A Proof-of-concept, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

Jee Hyun An, Dong Lim Kim, Tae Bum Lee, Kyeong Jin Kim, Sun Hwa Kim, Nam Hoon Kim, Hee Young Kim, Dong Seop Choi, Sin Gon Kim

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Abstract

Rubus occidentalis (RO) has beneficial effects on glucose and lipid profiles in vitro. The aim of the study was to investigate RO extract effect on metabolic parameters in prediabetic patients, adopting a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Forty-four patients (age 59.0 ± 8.2 years, 70.5% females, HbA1c 5.8 ± 0.4%) were divided into placebo (n = 13), low-dose RO extract (LRE; n = 14), or high-dose RO extract (HRE; n = 17) groups. Either 900 or 1800 mg per day of RO extract was administered orally. Area under the curve for glucose obtained 2 h after a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test was significantly decreased in the HRE group, compared with the placebo group (−28.1 ± 42.4 vs. +13.4 ± 52.6 mg/dL, p < 0.05). Homoeostasis model assessment-B was increased (+17.11 ± 10.69, +5.24 ± 4.10, and +0.86 ± 6.01 in HRE, LRE, and placebo, respectively, p < 0.05). Serum levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and oxidized low-density lipoprotein were significantly decreased by treatment in a dose-dependent manner (monocyte chemoattractant protein-1: −35.0 ± 21.2, +8.4 ± 18.1, and +24.2 ± 14.5; oxidized low-density lipoprotein: −19.7 ± 8.5, −13.1 ± 7.2, and −2.2 ± 11.0 in the HRE, LRE, and placebo, respectively, p < 0.05). The results support the beneficial effects of RO extract on the control of glycemia and vascular inflammation in prediabetic patients. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01964703).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1634-1640
Number of pages7
JournalPhytotherapy Research
Volume30
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Oct 1
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Rubus occidentalis
  • atherosclerosis
  • black raspberry
  • metabolic syndrome
  • prediabetes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology

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