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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Natural blend improves glucose response in type 2 diabetes.
Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
MLE significantly reduced glucose iAUC at 1 hour by -20% (p < 0.0001).
A blend of mulberry leaf extract, fiber, vitamin D, and chromium in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Risk of bias
High Risk
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Study focus
A blend of mulberry leaf extract, fiber, vitamin D, and chromium in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Clinical relevance
This study evaluated A blend of mulberry leaf extract, fiber, vitamin D, and chromium in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Mafauzy M, Roberto LZ, Kalpana B, et al. A randomized controlled exploratory crossover study evaluating a novel natural food adjuvant in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Therapy. 2023;14(4):749-766. doi:10.1007/s13300-023-01379-4
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend and GLP-1, Glucose iAUC (OGTT), Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours, and 2 more.
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Primary intervention
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend
Primary outcomes
- GLP-1
- Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
- Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
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Primary intervention
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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Primary evidence
Evidence topic
Glycemic Control
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Study findings
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Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
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 TrackerIncremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
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 TrackerPostprandial GIP incremental area under the curve (iAUC)
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Postprandial GIP incremental area under the curve (iAUC)
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Postprandial GIP incremental area under the curve (iAUC)
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 TrackerPostprandial insulin AUC
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Postprandial insulin AUC
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → Postprandial insulin AUC
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
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This study contributes to evidence on Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend and GLP-1, Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose.
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Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend → GLP-1
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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
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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outcome_hubMeasures GLP-1 as a key outcome.
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intervention_hubContributes to Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend evidence base.
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outcome_hubMeasures Postprandial and OGTT Glucose as a key outcome.
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Does Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend improve glucose iauc (ogtt)?
Emerging Evidence
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend appears to improve Glucose iAUC (OGTT).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
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.
Does Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend improve incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours?
Emerging Evidence
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend appears to improve Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
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.
Does Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend improve postprandial gip incremental area under the curve (iauc)?
Emerging Evidence
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend appears to improve Postprandial GIP incremental area under the curve (iAUC).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Postprandial GIP incremental area under the curve (iAUC)
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.
Does Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend improve postprandial insulin auc?
Emerging Evidence
Mulberry leaf extract (MLE) blend appears to improve Postprandial insulin AUC.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Postprandial insulin AUC
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.
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