topicBerberine Liver Enzymes Meta-Analysis
claimPrediabetes is defined as an intermediate metabolic state characterized by impaired fasting glucose and/or impaired glucose tolerance, associated with a high risk of progression to diabetes and vascular dysfunction [,].
evidence level1
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review of Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes: Efficacy, Toxicological Profiles, and Clinical Safety Considerations
topicBerberine Liver Enzymes Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, long-term use of conventional antidiabetic agents has been associated with adverse effects, reduced tolerance, and diminished efficacy in certain populations [,].
evidence level1
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review of Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes: Efficacy, Toxicological Profiles, and Clinical Safety Considerations
topicBerberine Liver Enzymes Meta-Analysis
claim12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Aloe vera Evidence from both clinical studies (involving human participants) and preclinical studies (including in vivo and in vitro experimental models) indicates that several herbal medicines exhibit antihyperglycaemic effects through multiple biological mechanisms [,].
evidence level1
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review of Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes: Efficacy, Toxicological Profiles, and Clinical Safety Considerations
topicBerberine Liver Enzymes Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 10 11 Diabetes mellitus is a persistent metabolic condition characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both [].
evidence level1
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review of Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes: Efficacy, Toxicological Profiles, and Clinical Safety Considerations
topicBerberine Liver Enzymes Meta-Analysis
claimThe occurrence and development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are closely related to intestinal flora imbalance, intestinal barrier damage, and gut-liver axis dysfunction.
evidence level4
citationDeng H (2026)
sourceTCM-Derived Natural Compounds Targeting the Gut Microbiota in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Gut-Liver Axis Mechanisms, Safety Considerations, and Translational Challenges.
topicBerberine Liver Enzymes Meta-Analysis
claimExisting evidence indicates that Chinese herbal monomers have a three-in-one intervention advantage of microecological remodeling-metabolic regulation-inflammation inhibition, but their long-term medication safety, toxic target organs, dose-effect/toxicity relationships, and potential drug interactions still need further clarification.
evidence level4
citationDeng H (2026)
sourceTCM-Derived Natural Compounds Targeting the Gut Microbiota in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Gut-Liver Axis Mechanisms, Safety Considerations, and Translational Challenges.
topicBerberine Liver Enzymes Meta-Analysis
claimDue to their multi-target regulatory effects and advantages in intestinal microecological intervention, Chinese herbal monomers have shown promising application prospects in the prevention and treatment of MASLD.
evidence level4
citationDeng H (2026)
sourceTCM-Derived Natural Compounds Targeting the Gut Microbiota in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Gut-Liver Axis Mechanisms, Safety Considerations, and Translational Challenges.