Short-Term Kanzaki Mulberry Leaf and Water Chestnut Tea Intake Effectively Suppresses Postprandial Blood Glucose Variability: A Randomized Crossover Trial
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Short-Term Kanzaki Mulberry Leaf and Water Chestnut Tea Intake Effectively Suppresses Postprandial Blood Glucose Variability: A Randomized Crossover Trial

A 2-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial demonstrated that Kanzaki mulberry leaf and water chestnut tea significantly reduces postprandial glucose variability without adverse safety signals, supporting its potential for glycemic management in healthy adults.
Exploring Over-the-Counter Herbal and Nutritional Products for Adult Depression: A Comprehensive Evidence Landscape
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Exploring Over-the-Counter Herbal and Nutritional Products for Adult Depression: A Comprehensive Evidence Landscape

A scoping review of 209 trials reveals a concentrated evidence base for omega-3s, St John’s Wort, saffron, probiotics, and vitamin D in treating adult depression, highlights promising but under-researched herbal and supplement candidates, and underscores the need for improved safety reporting and integrative therapy evaluations.