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Mulberry leaves and their extracts are used as an alternative treatment for diabetes in China and other Asian countries.
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Is it true that Mulberry leaves and their extracts are used as an alternative treatment for diabetes in China and other Asian countries?
Yes. Multiple clinical reviews and meta-analyses support the traditional use of mulberry leaves and their extracts for diabetes management, showing that compounds such as deoxynojirimycin effectively inhibit alpha-glucosidase and improve glycemic control.
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This review highlights that Morus alba contains deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), which exhibits potent antihyperglycemic activities.
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AF, T., MM, C., A, C., M, D. B., A, D. P., G, B., MS, S., & G, L. (2025). Insights into the Activities and Usefulness of Deoxynojirimycin and <i>Morus alba</i>: A Comprehensive Review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30153213
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This study notes that white mulberry contains bioactive compounds like 1-deoxynojirimycin that inhibit alpha-glucosidase and help manage diabetes.
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SM, A. R., RS, A., AS, B., & AA, E. (2025). Phytochemical Composition, Bioactive Compounds, and Antidiabetic Potential of Four Medicinal Plants Native to the UAE: <i>Capparis spinosa, Citrullus colocynthis, Morus alba</i>, and <i>Rhazya stricta</i>.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14091146
This review identifies mulberry as a natural bioactive compound useful for diabetes management and as an adjunctive therapy.
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CE, K., K, K., EY, P., & YS, O. (2025). Integrating clinical evidence with natural product therapies for elderly-onset type 2 diabetes.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1658881
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials demonstrates that mulberry leaf and its extracts reduce HbA1c and improve glycemic control, particularly in diabetic populations.
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G, K., J, K., P, B., AT, N., BA, N., M, S., P, P., B, K., & K, K. (2026). Effects of Mulberry Leaf Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Markers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-10926145/v1
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