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Date seed powder improves diabetes management

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

HbA1c decreased by -0.30 ± 0.48% (p < 0.05)

The study evaluated the effects of date seed powder supplementation on glycemic control and oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant improvements in various metabolic markers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The study evaluated the effects of date seed powder supplementation on glycemic control and oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant improvements in various metabolic markers.

Clinical relevance

These findings suggest that date seed powder could be a beneficial dietary supplement for managing type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to better blood sugar control and reduced oxidative stress. This could help improve the quality of life for patients and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Lack of diverse population limits applicability to broader groups.

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Mehdi M, Parvin D, Fatemeh A, Parham M. Supplementation of date seed powder improves glycemic control and oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes patients. Nutrition & Diabetes. 2024;14:37. doi:10.1038/s41387-024-00287-1

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased by -0.30 ± 0.48% (p < 0.05)

Insulin decreased by -1.70 ± 2.21 µU/ml (p < 0.05)

Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) increased by 0.50 ± 0.26 mmol/L (p < 0.05)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Date Seed Powder (DSP) and HOMA-B, HbA1c, Insulin, and 6 more.

Primary intervention

Date Seed Powder (DSP)

Primary outcomes

  • HOMA-B
  • HbA1c
  • Insulin

Evidence topics

Primary intervention

Primary outcomes

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59

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Related topics

9

Evidence pairs

603

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 9 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

HbA1c

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → HbA1c

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → HbA1c

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

HOMA-B

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → HOMA-B

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → HOMA-B

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Insulin

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Insulin

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Insulin

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Insulin resistance

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Insulin resistance

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Insulin resistance

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Pentosidine

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Pentosidine

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Pentosidine

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

s-RAGE

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → s-RAGE

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → s-RAGE

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

Date Seed Powder (DSP) → Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c levels decreased significantly by 0.30%.
  • Insulin levels reduced by 1.70 µU/ml.
  • Total Antioxidant Capacity increased by 0.50 mmol/L.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

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

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to non-diabetic individuals.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
  • Effects may vary based on individual dietary habits and lifestyle.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
  • Lack of diverse population limits applicability to broader groups.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Date Seed Powder (DSP) and HbA1c, Date Seed Powder (DSP) and HOMA-B.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

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Does Date Seed Powder (DSP) improve homa-b?

Emerging Evidence

Date Seed Powder (DSP) appears to improve homa-b.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HOMA-B

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Date Seed Powder (DSP) lower HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Date Seed Powder (DSP) appears to lower HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Date Seed Powder (DSP) improve insulin?

Emerging Evidence

Date Seed Powder (DSP) appears to improve insulin.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Date Seed Powder (DSP) improve insulin resistance?

Emerging Evidence

Date Seed Powder (DSP) appears to improve insulin resistance.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin resistance

    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.
1 supporting study
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