Ivy Gourd
Ivy gourd is traditionally used for blood sugar support. Clinical evidence is limited and mixed.
Overview
What is ivy gourd?
Ivy gourd is a plant. The leaves, root and fruit of ivy gourd are used to make medicine.
Dosage
Optimal dose is unknown. Follow manufacturer guidelines or clinician advice.
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Database Snapshot
Most ivy gourd research is concentrated in a handful of conditions.
- Diabetes accounts for 4 of 4 studies (100%).
Safety
Safety details were limited in the source article. Use standard caution and clinician guidance for high-dose or therapeutic use.
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References
Sources4 references
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SupplementDEX Database · Diabetes
4 references1.SupplementDEX Database: Diabetes — Efficacy and safety of a herbal drug of Coccinia grandis (Linn.) Voigt in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A double blind randomized placebo controlled clinical trial2021
In 145 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, Coccinia grandis extract 500 mg/day for 3 months significantly lowered HbA1c and improved selected lipid markers versus placebo with good tolerability.
2.SupplementDEX Database: Diabetes — Blood sugar lowering effect of Coccinia grandis (L.) J. Voigt: path for a new drug for diabetes mellitus2011
In 122 healthy volunteers, a breakfast containing 20 g Coccinia grandis leaves reduced postprandial blood glucose rise versus a coconut placebo meal over a glucose tolerance test.
3.SupplementDEX Database: Diabetes — Effect of supplementation of Coccinia cordifolia extract on newly detected diabetic patients2008
In 60 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, Coccinia cordifolia extract 1 g/day for 90 days significantly lowered fasting, postprandial glucose, and A1C versus placebo alongside standard dietary advice.
4.Treatment of diabetes mellitus with Coccinia indica.. See external sourceExternal source