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. 2021 Oct;60(7):3525-3542.
doi: 10.1007/s00394-020-02471-2. Epub 2021 Jan 13.

Potential effect of tropical fruits Phyllanthus emblica L. for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetic complications: a systematic review of recent advances

Hao-Zhou Huang #  1 , Min Qiu #  1 , Jun-Zhi Lin  2 , Meng-Qi Li  3 , Xi-Tao Ma  2 , Fei Ran  1 , Chuan-Hong Luo  1 , Xi-Chuan Wei  1 , Run-Chun Xu  1 , Peng Tan  4 , San-Hu Fan  5 , Ming Yang  6 , Li Han  7 , Ding-Kun Zhang  8
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Potential effect of tropical fruits Phyllanthus emblica L. for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetic complications: a systematic review of recent advances

Hao-Zhou Huang et al. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Phyllanthus emblica is a fruit widely consumed in subtropical areas, which is rich in polyphenols and other nutrients. There are increasing evidences that as a daily and nutritious fruit, it may have a positive role in controlling diabetic complications. According to the new study, its mechanisms include enhancing the functioning of insulin, reducing insulin resistance, activating the insulin-signaling pathway, protecting β-cells, scavenging free radicals, alleviating inflammatory reactions, and reducing the accumulation of advanced glycation end products. Owing to its few side effects, and low price, it should be easily accepted by patients and has potential for preventing diabetes. Taken together, Phyllanthus emblica may be an ideal fruit for controlling diabetic complications. This review highlights the latest findings of the role of Phyllanthus emblica in anti-diabetes and its complications, especially clarifies the molecular mechanism of the chemical components related to this effect, and prospects some existing problems and future research directions.

Keywords: Complication; Phyllanthus emblica; Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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