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Possible Interaction: Insulin and Stinging nettle

drug:

Insulin

supplement:

Stinging nettle

Research Papers that Mention the Interaction

There is evidence that a botanical extract of Urtica dioica L. (stinging nettle) improves insulin action , yet the precise mechanism(s) are not known.
UT abated ceramide accumulation and increased insulin sensitivity via enhanced Akt phosphorylation.
PloS one  •  2016  |  View Paper
The levels of glucose and insulin decreased significantly in nettle group, exercise group, and combined HIIT and nettle group (p=0.001).
Journal of complementary & integrative medicine  •  2021  |  View Paper