Natural Products for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

In the past decade, there has been an increase in the use of natural products in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Several agents, such as guar gum, magnesium, oat bran, blond psyllium, and soy, have shown efficacy for treatment of T2DM. Objective: To review the scientific literature to identify effects of natural products (i.e., dietary supplements) for the treatment of T2DM. Methods: A search of Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database was performed to identify natural products advocated for the treatment of T2DM. Natural products categorized as both “possibly effective” and “likely safe” (guar gum, magnesium, oat bran, blond psyllium, and soy) were selected for review. A MEDLINE (1950-March 2013) literature review was performed. Articles published within the last ten years (January 2003-March 2013) and pertinent articles published prior to 2003 were included in this review. Diabetes prevention studies were not selected for this review. Conclusions: Based on the published information, there is little evidence to support the use of herbal products for the treatment of T2DM. Some agents may be useful as adjunctive therapy; however, patients should be encouraged to speak with their health care practitioner before starting or stopping any herbal products.

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Mansukhani, R. , Volino, L. and Varghese, R. (2014) Natural Products for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Pharmacology & Pharmacy, 5, 487-503. doi: 10.4236/pp.2014.55059.

1. Introduction

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders described by elevated blood glucose. The criteria for diag- nosing diabetes include a glycated hemoglobin (A1C) > 6.5%, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) > 126 mg/dL, or a 2-hour plasma glucose test > 200 mg/dL [1] . Currently, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States (8.3% of the population) have diabetes. Considering the 7.0 million undiagnosed individuals along with noncompliance in those with diabetes, the economic burden for the United States is vastly increasing every year, with a current estimate of $176 billion from medical expenses [2] .

Several approaches can be taken to reduce the economic burden and improve patients’ quality of life. Lower- ing a patient’s A1C to less than 7% can help prevent macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes [3] . Treatment of diabetes involves not only pharmacotherapy but also an emphasis on diet and exercise. Adults with diabetes are advised to perform at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activ- ity, spreading over three days per week with no more than two consecutive days without exercise [3] . Despite pharmacologic treatments and healthy lifestyle choices, optimum diabetes control is not always maintained. Therefore, patients may seek other alternatives, such as natural products to help control their diabetes.

The use of natural products has increased in the past decade. A natural product is defined as a “vitamin, a mineral, an herb or other botanical, an amino acid, a dietary substance for use by man to supplement the diet by increasing the total daily intake, or a concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract, or combination of these ingre- dients [4] ”. According to a 2007 government survey, Americans spend $33.9 billion on herbal products or her- bal-related physician visits [5] . Furthermore, a national survey from 1997-1998 reports 57% of patients with di- abetes used some form of complementary or alternative medicine. Of these patients, 16% utilized herbal reme- dies, commercial diets, or folk remedies specifically intended for diabetes [6] . Even though patients may be us- ing these herbal products for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), very few products have evidence showing their benefits for the treatment of T2DM. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the efficacy of guar gum, magne- sium, oat bran, blond psyllium, and soy in patients with diabetes. This article focuses on these natural products and their effects on blood glucose and/or A1C levels in T2DM. The goal is to provide healthcare practitioners with information that can be incorporated into their clinical assessment and management of patients with dia- betes.

2. Data Sources

Figure 1 displays the literature search and selection process used to identify clinical trials for this review. Natu- ral Medicines Comprehensive Database was initially searched to identify natural products advocated for the treatment of T2DM. Natural products categorized as both “possibly effective” and “likely safe” were chosen, which included guar gum, magnesium, oat bran, blond psyllium, and soy. A literature review was performed in MEDLINE (1950-March 2013) using the keywords diabetes mellitus type 2, guar gum, magnesium, oat bran, psyllium, and soy. Additional references related to the topic were identified through primary literature, review articles, and textbooks. The references identified from the literature review were evaluated for the treatment of T2DM. All MEDLINE searches published within the last ten years (January 2003-March 2013) and pertinent ar- ticles published prior to 2003 were included in this review. Trials were required to contain measurable doses, be written in English, involve human subjects, and evaluate the natural medicine’s effect on blood glucose and/or A1C. Diabetes prevention studies were not selected for this review.

3. Herbal Product Review

3.1. Guar Gum

Guar is a galactomannan soluble fiber derived from the seeds of the Indian Cluster bean, Cyamopis tetragono- loba [7] . When ingested, it expands in the presence of water to normalize bowel function. Guar’s effect on car- bohydrate metabolism is explained by its marked gel-forming ability resulting in delayed stomach emptying and slowed nutrient absorption. This action of slowing carbohydrate absorption makes guar gum an attractive choice for treating diabetes. However, there is concern that long-term guar use can lead to nutritional risks based on this mechanism of action [8] [9] . Several side effects including diarrhea, flatulence, and loose stools should be taken into consideration when using guar gum [10] . These side effects can be minimized by titrating guar up to the

Figure 1. Literature search and product selection.

intended maintenance dose. Guar gum can decrease absorption of other medications that are taken orally; there- fore it would be important to counsel patients to take their medication either one hour before or four hours after taking guar gum. It is also beneficial to educate patients on taking guar gum with eight ounces of water to pre- vent obstruction [11] .

Six studies evaluated the effects of guar gum on fasting blood glucose or A1C in patients with T2DM [8] [12] - [16] . Table 1 summarizes the trials related to guar gum. All studies were conducted over periods of ten to fifty-two weeks [12] [14] [16] . Various preparations of guar gum including mini tablets, high carbohydrate high fiber (HCF) bars, bread, granules, and powder were analyzed. The majority of studies used the typical dose of guar gum, which is 15 grams per day [8] [12] - [16] while one studied 5 grams per day [13] . A few studies found improvement in glycemic control (p < 0.02) [13] - [15] . The other trials demonstrated that use of guar gum did not significantly decrease fasting blood glucose, postprandial glycemia, or A1C [8] [12] [16] . Wilson et al. [15] compared use of a sulfonylurea alone to a sulfonylurea with guar gum. The authors found no differences in fast- ing plasma glucose or A1C in the guar gum group, however they did find benefit with the addition of metformin [16] .

3.2. Magnesium

Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation and the fourth most abundant cation in the body [17] . Hypomagnesemia is more common in people with poorly controlled diabetes [18] [19] and has been as- sociated with decreased glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity. In addition, intracellular calcium may increase due to a decrease in intracellular magnesium, resulting in additional insulin resistance. Lower serum magnesium levels are associated with a more rapid decline in renal function in patients with T2DM [18] [19] . The most common side effects associated with magnesium supplements include gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomit- ing, and diarrhea [20] . While rare, larger amounts might cause magnesium toxicity with symptoms including thirst, hypotension, drowsiness, confusion, loss of tendon reflexes, muscle weakness, respiratory depression, cardiac arrhythmias, coma, cardiac arrest, and death [21] .

Seven trials evaluating the use of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of T2DM met the search crite- ria with study populations ranging from nine to 128 patients [18] [22] - [27] . Table 2 discusses the various trials evaluating magnesium supplementation. Three studies evaluated the use of magnesium for either 12 [23] or 16 weeks in duration [22] [26] while the remaining studies included treatment periods of four to six weeks [18]

Table 1.Guar gum trials.

A1C = hemoglobin A1C; F = Female; FPG = Fasting Plasma Glucose; M = Male; NS = Not Significant; T2DM = Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients; TID = Three Times Daily.

[24] [25] [27] . Magnesium chloride (384 mg sustained release MgCl2 per day and 2.5 g MgCl2 per day) [25] [26] and magnesium oxide (600 mg Mg oxide per day and 20.7 or 41.4 mmol Mg per day) [18] [23] were the most common dosage forms utilized by investigators. The remaining studies used magnesium pidolate (15.8 mmol Mg per day) [23] , lactate-citrate (15 mmol Mg per day) [22] , or an unidentified magnesium salt form [27] .

Only one trial, which involved non-pharmacologic (diet and exercise) and pharmacologic (5 mg glibencla- mide three times a day and 2.5 g MgCl2 once a day) interventions, demonstrated significant decreases (p < 0.05) in FPG and A1C in both the placebo (FPG = −27.5%; A1C = −14.4%) and magnesium (FPG = −37.5%; A1C = −30.4%) groups, with superior reductions (p < 0.05) in the magnesium group compared to placebo [26] . The remaining studies did not show any significant changes in FPG or A1C levels [18] [22] - [25] [27] .

3.3. Oat Bran

Oat bran contains beta-glucan, a viscous dietary fiber that has frequently been associated with decreasing blood glucose levels. Beta-glucan increases the viscosity of food in the small intestine and delays absorption, thereby reducing both peak postprandial plasma glucose and insulin levels in people with diabetes [28] . Typically, oat bran is well tolerated. Adverse effects include flatulence, bloating, abdominal distention, and unpleasant taste. Doses should be titrated to minimize adverse effects. As with guar gum, oat bran can decrease absorption of drugs that are taken orally. Patients should take medication either one hour before or four hours after taking oat bran. Oat bran should also be taken with eight ounces of water [29] .

Various studies have investigated the effects of oat bran containing beta-glucan on patients with T2DM. Ta- ble 3 discusses the clinical trials included in the search criteria. The studies investigating the blood glucose-lo- wering effect of beta-glucan contained fewer than 12 subjects. Both studies evaluated the effects of beta-glucan enriched oat bran flour, bread, buns, muffins, or crisp on glucose response. One study was conducted over a pe- riod of six months [30] , while the other failed to mention how long the trial lasted [31] . Tapola et al., demon- strated that oat bran high in beta-glucan could decrease postprandial glycemic response after an oral glucose load (p < 0.01).

3.4. Blond Psyllium

Blond psyllium (ispaghula husk from the seeds of Plantago ovata), made up of a mixture of polysaccharides, is a gel-forming, water-soluble fiber that is commonly used in the treatment of constipation [32] as a bulk-forming laxative [33] . Soluble fibers, such as psyllium, can have beneficial effects in T2DM patients [34] . It is specu- lated that this effect may be due to the slowing of food transit and absorption of carbohydrates in the gastroin- testinal tract [35] . Typical adverse effects associated with blond psyllium are flatulence or abdomenal pain [36] . Titrating doses can minimize the gastrointestinal adverse effects. Occasionally, headaches, backache, rhinitis, increased cough, and sinusitis have been reported [34] . Psyllium can decrease absorption of drugs that are taken

Table 2. Magnesium trials.

A1C = hemoglobin A1C; F = Female; FPG = Fasting Plasma Glucose; M = Male; NS = Not Significant; PPBGL = Post-prandial Blood Glucose Level; T2DM = Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients; TID = Three Times Daily.

orally so medication should be taken one hour before or four hours after psyllium. FDA labeling requires psyl- liumto be administered with eight ounces of water [37] .

There were six trials identified evaluating the effects of psyllium fiber (Plantago ovata) on glycemic control in T2DM patients [32] - [35] [38] [39] . The trials included in this review are described with detail in Table 4. Psyllium products included Metamucil®, AgiofibeTM, Plantaben®, and Diamed®. Subjects managed their dia- betes with one of the following 1) controlled diet alone; 2) a controlled diet with a sulfonylurea; 3) a controlled diet with metformin; 4) or they continued their usual medications. Treatment durations lasted from one day to twelve weeks with doses ranging from 5.1 - 15 g per day of psyllium fiber. These studies evaluated several me- tabolic values such as glucose levels (fasting and post-prandial) and A1C. Four trials demonstrated a decrease in fasting glucose levels and A1C [32] - [35] . Three of the four studies found improvements in post-prandial glucose levels (p < 0.08) [32] [34] [38] and one showed a decrease in mean plasma glucose levels [39] . All studies dem- onstrated significant improvements in glycemic control with the addition of psyllium fiber.

3.5. Soy

Soy products have been shown to exhibit beneficial effects on lipids, however their effects on T2DM are not as well understood [40] . In vitro data have suggested that isoflavones present in soy protein have antidiabetic prop- erties. Soy-based diets have led to improved insulin resistance and reduced insulin levels [41] [42] . Soy may al- so improve glycemic control by inhibiting tyrosine kinase activity, increasing tissue sensitivity to insulin, and improving insulin receptor affinity and glucose transport [43] . When taken orally, soy is very well tolerated, but it can cause some mild side effects such as constipation, bloating, and nausea. Allergic reactions involving rash and itching have also been reported in some people. One study in postmenopausal women showed an increased occurrence of endometrial hyperplasia when consuming soy isoflavone tablets 150 mg per day for five years [44] , therefore it may be beneficial to avoid high, long termdoses.

There were 11 trials found that evaluated the effects of soy supplementation on patients with T2DM. Table 5 includes more information related to the eleven trials. Many included patients with complications such as obesi- ty, hypertension, proteinuria, and nephropathy. In all of the studies identified, patients continued their usual di- abetes therapy, which included monotherapy with insulin, diet, oral glucose-lowering agents (sulfonylureas, metformin), or combinations of the above. The soy treatments used included: Sobhan textured soy protein, Es- sential Nutrition, Abalon®, Sojaprotein, soy-based beverages, meat analogues, black soy peptides, isolated soy protein, soy polysaccharide, or soybean pinitol. Doses in eight of the trials ranged from 4.5 - 50 g soy protein a day over a duration of six weeks to four years [40] - [42] , [45] - [49] . The remaining trials administered 10 g of soy polysaccharide, [50] or 0.6 to 1.2 g of soybean pinitol [51] in a single test meal. Although many of the trials fo- cused on cardiovascular endpoints, glucose-related endpoints such as A1C and FPG were evaluated.

The majority of trials showed improvement in A1C, FPG, and postprandial plasma glucose [41] [42] [46] - [48] [50] [51] . One study demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic control with the addition of soy (p < 0.03) [46] . Two of the studies used soy isoflavones and did not find any benefit when used to supplement the patients’ diets [40] [49] . Also, Anderson JW [45] and colleagues studied the effects of administering 1 g/kg of soy protein over 8 weeks and found no benefit in A1C.

4. Summary

Of the clinical trials reviewed, the most promising natural products are the fiber products such as psyllium and oat bran. Although there is no strong evidence from large, randomized, controlled clinical trials to support its use, fiber can safely be recommended in doses of 25 to 30 grams each day. High fiber foods include oats, barley, whole grain cereals, brown rice, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Most patients do not get ade- quate fiber in their diet from such foods; therefore recommending them provides additional benefits including lowering blood glucose levels [52] .

Psyllium has been shown to have the most promising preliminary evidence. All studies found significant

Table 3. Oat bran trials.

F = Female; M = Male; NS = Not Significant; T2DM = Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

Table 4. Blond psyllium trials.

A1C = hemoglobin A1C; BGL= blood glucose level, not specified as pre-prandial or post-prandial; F = Female; FPG = Fasting Plasma Glucose; M = Male; PPG= Post-prandial Plasma Glucose; T2DM = Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

improvements in glycemic control. However the majority of trials included a sample size of less than 50, which makes it difficult to assess whether the results could be extrapolated to the T2DM population. Typically with herbal products, it is difficult to evaluate which dosage form to recommend based on the variety of products used in studies. For psyllium, glycemic control was achieved even with various forms. None of the trials eva- luated the efficacy of psyllium compared to conventional therapies, therefore more head-to-head trials would need to be conducted before treatment of psyllium in T2DM can be recommended.

Oat bran evaluation included two clinical trials which resulted in lower blood glucose levels [30] [31] . The trials had several limitations such as small study samples (n < 12) and durations (<6 months). A longer duration is necessary to evaluate the treatment of T2DM. Although the trials did not justify the use of oat bran in patients with T2DM, increasing oat bran can be safely recommended to patients with T2DM. Oat bran does appear to be useful in other co-morbid conditions such as hypercholesterolemia. Current FDA regulations and guidelines al- low food products containing whole oat to be labeled with a health claim stating that the products may reduce the risk of heart disease if they contain at least 0.75 g of soluble fiber per serving [37] . Even though the clinical data does not support the use of oat bran in T2DM, incorporation of oat in the daily diet may be beneficial for other conditions.

Soy demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic control with the clinical trials included; therefore it may be beneficial to include soy as part of the diet for T2DM patients. Soy-based products are readily available and can be incorporated into the diet, however adherence to soy-based diets have previously been reported to be poor [46] . The trials reviewed here reported good adherence, which could potentially account for the impro- vement in fasting and postprandial glucose levels. Many of the trials provided education to the subjects at enroll

Table 5. Soy trials.

A1C = hemoglobin A1C; F = Female; FPG = Fasting Plasma Glucose; M = Male; T2DM = Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

ment and close monitoring by dieticians and physicians throughout the treatment periods. This must be taken into consideration when extrapolating these findings to the general population since soy supplementation with- out proper counseling on diet adherence may not have similar results. Another concern regarding study design is the use of various soy products throughout different trials. Unless large clinical trials compare the various soy products on the market, it would be difficult to recommend a specific type of treatment. It is important to note that most studies with beneficial effects typically used soy protein products. Therefore, if a patient chooses to supplement their diet with soy for T2DM, it may be beneficial to recommend a protein-based product. Some tri- al limitations included small sample sizes, typically less than 50 subjects, and a primary focus on cardiovascular endpoints such as lipid levels. Since T2DM and glycemic parameters were not common primary endpoints, it may be beneficial to have further studies evaluating larger patient populations and longer durations of soy ther- apy with emphasis on FPG and A1C to evaluate its effects on T2DM.

Based on limited available data, there appears to be some potential benefit of magnesium supplementation for the reduction of FPG and A1C. The majority of studies demonstrated no effect on fasting plasma glucose or A1C. Many of these studies, however, were of short duration (four to six weeks) and small population size (~60 subjects or less). The short duration of magnesium use makes it difficult to assess its impact on chronic man- agement of diabetes through parameters such as A1C. In addition, variances in dosing and product selection make it challenging to determine an optimal magnesium salt form and dose for adequate supplementation and improvement in diabetic markers. For those longer term studies of 12 to 16 weeks, only one evaluation of 63 subjects taking glibenclamide with either 2.5 g MgCl2 or placebo showed improvements in FPG and A1C at 4 months when compared to baseline and placebo. Subjects in each group were poorly controlled at baseline with an average A1C of at least 11.5% and demonstrated a 30.4% and 14.4% decrease in A1C in the magnesium and placebo groups, respectively, with significant improvement in the magnesium group compared to placebo [26] . Although this study showed positive results, its distinct study population of poorly controlled patients with di- abetes, small study size, limited duration of therapy, and supplementation dose may limit its use in general prac- tice. Since patients with poorly controlled diabetes are at higher risk of hypomagnesemia, magnesium supple- mentation may be beneficial in those with deficiencies to correct magnesium levels. However based on current data there appears to be potential for use but not a clear benefit in improving A1C and FPG in the general popu- lation of patients with diabetes.

Guar gum use in T2DM remains controversial. A few trials show it may lower blood glucose levels, while others show no benefit. Many of the trials had appropriate treatment times (3 - 10 months) to evaluate guar gum’s effect on T2DM. However all the trials had small samples sizes (n < 41). The type of guar varied how- ever the doses used were similar (15 g per day). Based on the evidence at this time, guar gum should not be recommended for the treatment of T2DM.

5. Conclusions

Overall, all five herbal products have limited data to support their use over conventional therapy. Large, rando- mized, controlled clinical trials are necessary to determine efficacy. Many of the trials lacked adequate sample sizes, control groups, and duration. In addition, the clinical trials available lack standardization of the type of product being investigated.

As the number of people with diabetes in the United States increases and the goals of therapy are not met, pa- tients may seek non-conventional therapies such as natural products. Since the FDA prohibits the use of health claims for items sold as food supplements, products will not have indications. Therefore, it is especially impor- tant to educate patients and emphasize that they should discuss the use of natural medicines with their providers. Although patients may view natural products as safer routes for treatment of T2DM with fewer side effects, many natural products have similar pharmacologic effects on conventional medications, which can result in ad- ditional toxicities. For this reason, monitoring patients for hypoglycemia with concomitant use is vital. In addi- tion, patients should be informed not to replace their conventional medications with natural products.

A few agents, such as psyllium or soy, may play adjunctive roles in achieving the therapeutic goal for a pa- tient with T2DM and should be discussed with a healthcare provider before using them. As more supplements become available, the need for healthcare professionals to familiarize themselves on the use, efficacy, and safety of these products is essential. Until additional data are collected from well-designed trials, natural products in T2DM are not recommended over the use of conventional drug therapies.

Acknowledgements

We acknowledge Nasreen Mahmood, Anita Siu, and Sneha Srivastava for editorial review.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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