The Effect of “Eryngium billardieri” Supplementation on Acute Glycemic Response, Ketoacidosis and Lipid Profile in Diabetic Men after one bout Incremental Exercise

One of the major problems in diabetes is the defective metabolism of fats following a deficiency in carbohydrate metabolism. In addition, exercise and herbal supplements are likely to reduce the side effects. However, it is also important to examine the acute responses caused by exercise. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of Eryngium billardieri- Apiaceaee supplementation of poplar on short-term response of glycemic, ketoacidosis and lipid indices in diabetic men after a period of increased exercise.

16 diabetic men who did not do any regular exercise were randomly divided in two groups: control + physical activity and supplement + physical activity. First, fasting blood samples were obtained. Then adjusted Bruce test was performed as physical activity. After that, blood samples were collected again. Subjects in the supplement group for two weeks consumed the alcoholic extract of the herbal supplement of Eryngium billardieri (125 mg / kg) and the control group used a placebo. Eventually, 24 hours after the last supplement of the first day protocol was repeated.

Plasma glucose, insulin, HOM-RI, triglyceride, cholesterol and acetoacetate levels were significantly decrease in the supplement + physical activity group (p <0.05).

The findings of this study show that short-term Eryngium billardieri supplementation improves the short-term response to a physical activity session. However, it has less impact on the base surfaces. Therefore, it is recommended to use longer supplemental Eryngium billardieri with regular physical activity.