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Does Holy Basil Help With Blood Sugar?

Holy basil leaves reduced fasting blood glucose by ~17% in people with mild type 2 diabetes.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

Holy basil leaves reduced fasting blood glucose by ~17% in people with mild type 2 diabetes.

Effective Dose

Whole leaf form; exact dose not specified in study

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