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Centella asiatica shows no significant glycemic improvement in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 1 de julio de 2026

Key finding

An unadjusted between-group difference in HbA1c was observed (p = 0.006)

This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of Centella asiatica as a dietary supplement for glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding a significant reduction in HbA1c levels.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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What this paper says

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Study focus

This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of Centella asiatica as a dietary supplement for glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding a significant reduction in HbA1c levels.

Clinical relevance

These findings suggest that Centella asiatica could be a beneficial dietary supplement for managing glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, potentially offering an additional strategy for patients seeking to improve their blood sugar levels and overall health.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The duration of the intervention may not reflect long-term effects. The study did not measure other potential confounding factors.

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Weeratian T, Auemphon M, Tharin P, Doungkamol S. Safety and Efficacy of Centella asiatica as a Dietary Supplement for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2025;16:1680647. doi:10.3389/fphar.2025.1680647

Efectos Principales

Centella asiatica significantly reduced HbA1c levels by -0.14% (p = 0.006).

No significant differences were found in fasting plasma glucose between groups.

LDL cholesterol levels showed no significant change (p = 0.536).

Centella asiatica was well tolerated with mild gastrointestinal symptoms reported in 14.7% of participants.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Centella asiatica (CA) extract and Adverse events incidence, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Centella asiatica (CA) extract

Primary outcomes

  • Adverse events incidence
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

573

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Probiotics and Synbiotics and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Probiotics and Synbiotics and HbA1c

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Relación de evidencia

Probiotics and Synbiotics and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Adverse events incidence

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → Adverse events incidence

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → Adverse events incidence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → HbA1c

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

LDL cholesterol

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → LDL cholesterol

Centella asiatica (CA) extract → LDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Centella asiatica reduced HbA1c levels significantly (p = 0.006).
  • No changes in fasting plasma glucose were observed.
  • LDL cholesterol levels remained unchanged (p = 0.536).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking dietary supplements for glycemic control.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to populations outside the study sample.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • The study did not assess the impact of lifestyle factors on outcomes.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The duration of the intervention may not reflect long-term effects.
  • The study did not measure other potential confounding factors.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Probiotics and Synbiotics and Adverse events incidence, Probiotics and Synbiotics and Fasting Glucose.

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Questions answered by this study

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Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
11 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
12 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Strong Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    LDL cholesterol

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
11 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Centella asiatica (CA) extract affect adverse events incidence?

Emerging Evidence

Centella asiatica (CA) extract appears to improve Adverse events incidence.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Adverse events incidence

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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