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Aerobic Exercise and Saffron Improve Insulin Resistance in Obese Women
Última actualización 3 de julio de 2026
Key finding
HOMA-IR showed significant reduction in the ST, PT, and SS groups compared to the P group (p < 0.001).
This study investigated the effects of aerobic exercise and saffron supplementation on insulin resistance and inflammation in obese women with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several health markers.
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Moderate
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RCTs
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of aerobic exercise and saffron supplementation on insulin resistance and inflammation in obese women with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several health markers.
Clinical relevance
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that integrating saffron supplementation with aerobic exercise could be an effective strategy for improving metabolic health in obese women with type 2 diabetes. This could lead to better management of diabetes and reduction in related health risks.
Keep in mind
The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The long-term effects of saffron supplementation were not assessed. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.
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Ali R, Ali ANG, Elham M, et al. Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Saffron Supplementation on Hemostasis, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance in Obese Women with Type 2 Diabetes. European Journal of Sport Science. 2024;24(7):899-906. doi:10.1002/ejsc.12125
Efectos Principales
HOMA-IR showed significant reduction in saffron plus training, placebo plus training, and saffron supplementation groups compared to placebo (p < 0.001).
Serum glucose levels significantly decreased in saffron plus training, placebo plus training, and saffron supplementation groups compared to placebo (p < 0.001).
Inflammatory markers such as interleukin-6 and TNF-alpha significantly reduced in saffron and training groups compared to placebo (p < 0.001).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Exercise therapy and Fibrinogen, Homocysteine, Insulin resistance, and 3 more.
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Primary intervention
Exercise therapy
Primary outcomes
- Fibrinogen
- Homocysteine
- Insulin resistance
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- Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Insulin Resistance
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Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α)
Exercise therapy → Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α)
Exercise therapy → Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α)
Evidence Intelligence™
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- HOMA-IR decreased by -1.5 index in saffron and training groups (p < 0.001).
- Serum glucose levels decreased by -2 mmol/L in saffron and training groups (p < 0.001).
- Fibrinogen levels decreased by -0.5 g/L in saffron and training groups (p < 0.001).
A quién se aplica
- Obese women aged 30-60 with type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking alternative methods to manage diabetes.
- Patients interested in combining dietary supplements with exercise.
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to non-obese individuals or men.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
- The study did not explore the effects of saffron alone without exercise.
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- The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
- The long-term effects of saffron supplementation were not assessed.
- Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.
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Does Exercise therapy improve fibrinogen?
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Exercise therapy appears to improve Fibrinogen.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fibrinogen
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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Does Exercise therapy improve homocysteine?
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Exercise therapy appears to improve Homocysteine.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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Homocysteine
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
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Does Exercise therapy improve insulin resistance?
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Exercise therapy appears to improve Insulin resistance.
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Insulin resistance
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
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Does Exercise therapy improve interleukin-6 (il-6)?
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Exercise therapy appears to improve Interleukin-6 (IL-6).
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Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
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