Can yarrow improve liver enzymes and blood lipids in type 2 diabetes? Original paper
In this 3-month randomized controlled trial in men (60 or older) and women with type 2 diabetes, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) improved liver enzymes and blood lipids.
This Study Summary was published on April 24, 2025.
The study
The participants took capsules that contained either 500 milligrams of yarrow extract or a placebo daily.
Yarrow extract reduced (improved) AST (–23% ), ALT (–15%), LDL cholesterol (–18 mg/dL), total cholesterol (–18 mg/dL), and triglycerides (–14 mg/dL). These changes were statistically significant when compared with the placebo.
The preregistered primary outcomes were inflammatory biomarkers. Although a primary outcome was not specified in the published paper, the outcome used to estimate the required sample size was AST.
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The results
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This Study Summary was published on April 24, 2025.