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A. hookeri extract may improve glycemic control in prediabetes

Last updated August 18, 2026

Key finding

HbA1c level was significantly decreased in the AHE group compared with the placebo group.

AHE supplementation in prediabetic adults to assess its effect on HbA1c levels.

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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

AHE supplementation in prediabetic adults to assess its effect on HbA1c levels.

Clinical relevance

This study evaluated AHE supplementation in prediabetic adults to assess its effect on HbA1c levels.

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Limitations were not clearly described in the extracted text.

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Journal Reference

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Soo-Hyun P, Ui-Jin B, Eun-Kyung C, et al. Anti-diabetic effects of Allium hookeri aqueous extract in prediabetic subjects: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2020;20:211. doi:10.1186/s12906-020-03005-3

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Allium hookeri extract and C-peptide, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HDL cholesterol, and 5 more.

Primary intervention

Allium hookeri extract

Primary outcomes

  • C-peptide
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HDL cholesterol

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Supplements and Nutraceuticals

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Related evidence

Evidence topic

Glycemic Control

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

C-peptide

Allium hookeri extract → C-peptide

Allium hookeri extract → C-peptide

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Allium hookeri extract → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Allium hookeri extract → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Allium hookeri extract → HbA1c

Allium hookeri extract → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

HDL cholesterol

Allium hookeri extract → HDL cholesterol

Allium hookeri extract → HDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Insulin

Allium hookeri extract → Insulin

Allium hookeri extract → Insulin

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

LDL cholesterol

Allium hookeri extract → LDL cholesterol

Allium hookeri extract → LDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Total cholesterol

Allium hookeri extract → Total cholesterol

Allium hookeri extract → Total cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Triglycerides

Allium hookeri extract → Triglycerides

Allium hookeri extract → Triglycerides

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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This study contributes to evidence on Allium hookeri extract and C-peptide, Allium hookeri extract and Fasting Glucose.

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Does Allium hookeri extract improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Allium hookeri extract appears to improve 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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Allium hookeri extract improve c-peptide?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Allium hookeri extract for C-peptide.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    C-peptide

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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: Aug 2026

Does Allium hookeri extract improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Allium hookeri extract for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

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

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 a single supporting study.

Limitations

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

Does Allium hookeri extract improve hdl cholesterol?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Allium hookeri extract for HDL cholesterol.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HDL cholesterol

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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: Aug 2026
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