Is Purslane Good for Treating Diabetes?

[Colinnnnn]

I saw Barbara Oneill on Twitter describing the benefits of purslane for people with diabetes. Has anyone tried it?

 

[harbottle]

This research found not much effect on BG, but other improvements:

The effect of purslane seeds on glycemic status and lipid profiles of persons with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled cross-over clinical trial - PMC

We are aware of limited data about the effects of purslane on diabetes. Earlier studies have mostly indicated the beneficial effects in animal models. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of purslane seeds on glycemic status and lipid profiles of ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

However, the participants lost weight in the study, which may have had an effect.

 

[Colinnnnn]

This research found not much effect on BG, but other improvements:

The effect of purslane seeds on glycemic status and lipid profiles of persons with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled cross-over clinical trial - PMC

We are aware of limited data about the effects of purslane on diabetes. Earlier studies have mostly indicated the beneficial effects in animal models. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of purslane seeds on glycemic status and lipid profiles of ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

However, the participants lost weight in the study, which may have had an effect.

Thank you for your answer, it is a detailed research and it helped me a lot.