Salacia Reticulata
10 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from research
9 study groups in 5 studies say how much Salacia Reticulata participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 250 mg to 500 mg, 56% of 9 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 2 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 5 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 1 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 1 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Blood sugar (7)
- Appetite and Gut Hormones Response to a Putative α-Glucosidase Inhibitor, Salacia Chinensis, in Overweight/Obese Adults: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28805670
Attenuated postprandial glucose/insulin AUC and increased breath/enteric‑peptide responses support a sugar‑absorption limiting effect.
- A double blind randomised placebo controlled cross over study of a herbal preparation containing Salacia reticulata in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 15707755
Randomized double‑blind crossover in T2D over 3 months showed clinically meaningful HbA1c reduction (strong clinical evidence).
- Effects of a medical food containing an herbal alpha-glucosidase inhibitor on postprandial glycemia and insulinemia in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 15635348
Dose–response trial increased breath hydrogen and lowered insulin (and trended to lower glucose)—supports reduced carbohydrate digestion/absorption.
- Extract of Salacia oblonga lowers acute glycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 17616771
Dose‑dependent reductions in postprandial glucose and insulin in T2D patients—strong acute glycemic evidence.
- Effects of a nutritional supplement containing Salacia oblonga extract and insulinogenic amino acids on postprandial glycemia, insulinemia, and breath hydrogen responses in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 15975493
Healthy‑adult crossover showed ~25% lower postprandial glucose AUC and a large breath‑hydrogen rise—strong evidence of α‑glucosidase inhibition (reduced carbohydrate absorption).
- Short-term effect of G-400, polyherbal formulation in the management of hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia conditions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 24976431
Multi‑herb formula including Salacia lowered fasting/postprandial glucose and HbA1c, but ingredient‑specific attribution is uncertain.
- Salacia Extract Improves Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Response: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers
PubMed ID: 27803937
Sucrose‑load study showed dose‑dependent insulin lowering and tended to blunt glucose—supports inhibition of sugar absorption.
Digestive support (4)
- Salacia Extract Improves Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Response: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers
PubMed ID: 27803937
Healthy volunteer sucrose‑load study showed blunted insulin/glucose responses consistent with reduced carbohydrate breakdown.
- Effects of a nutritional supplement containing Salacia oblonga extract and insulinogenic amino acids on postprandial glycemia, insulinemia, and breath hydrogen responses in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 15975493
Acute trial showed increased breath hydrogen (carbohydrate malabsorption) and reduced glucose rise—direct digestive enzyme (α‑glucosidase) effects.
- Effects of a medical food containing an herbal alpha-glucosidase inhibitor on postprandial glycemia and insulinemia in healthy adults
PubMed ID: 15635348
Dose–response increases in breath hydrogen and lowered insulin indicate altered carbohydrate digestion/absorption.
- Improvement in Human Immune Function with Changes in Intestinal Microbiota by Salacia reticulata Extract Ingestion: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 26630568
4‑week study increased Bifidobacterium substantially—clear gut‑microbiota effect relevant to digestion.
Detoxification (2)
- Nephroprotective role of salacia chinensis in diabetic CKD patients: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 22945782
Diabetic CKD pilot showed stabilization of creatinine/creatinine clearance vs placebo and reduced IL‑6/homocysteine—direct renal benefit signal.
- Effects of Salacia oblonga on cardiovascular risk factors in chronic kidney disease patients: a prospective study
PubMed ID: 25579717
6‑month randomized CKD study reported stabilization of renal function and favorable biochemical changes—strong evidence in CKD populations.
Inflammation (2)
- Effects of Salacia oblonga on cardiovascular risk factors in chronic kidney disease patients: a prospective study
PubMed ID: 25579717
6‑month CKD RCT showed significant CRP and IL‑6 reductions—strong evidence of anti‑inflammatory effect in that population.
- Nephroprotective role of salacia chinensis in diabetic CKD patients: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 22945782
Diabetic CKD pilot reported IL‑6 decline and reduced homocysteine—indicative of reduced inflammatory burden.
Blood circulation (1)
- Effects of Salacia oblonga on cardiovascular risk factors in chronic kidney disease patients: a prospective study
PubMed ID: 25579717
Improved triglycerides and reduced inflammation in CKD may favor vascular health (moderate/indirect).
Cholesterol (1)
- Effects of Salacia oblonga on cardiovascular risk factors in chronic kidney disease patients: a prospective study
PubMed ID: 25579717
CKD trial showed reductions in triglycerides (and some cholesterol changes in diabetic subgroup), supporting lipid benefits.
Heart health (1)
- Effects of Salacia oblonga on cardiovascular risk factors in chronic kidney disease patients: a prospective study
PubMed ID: 25579717
CKD trial reported reduced triglycerides and inflammatory markers; these changes can benefit cardiovascular risk (moderate evidence).
Energy & Fatigue (1)
- A double blind randomised placebo controlled cross over study of a herbal preparation containing Salacia reticulata in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 15707755
Improved overall glycemic control (lower HbA1c) may contribute to steadier energy, though energy was not measured directly.
Weight management (1)
- Complementary treatment of obesity and overweight with salacia reticulata and vitamin d
PubMed ID: 25008011
Open randomized trial (Salacia + vitamin D + exercise) produced greater short‑term weight/fat loss, but effect is confounded.
Immune support (1)
- Improvement in Human Immune Function with Changes in Intestinal Microbiota by Salacia reticulata Extract Ingestion: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 26630568
Randomized 4‑week trial showed increased T‑cell activity, rise in Bifidobacterium and reduced 'immunological age'—direct immune benefit.
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