Evidence supporting the use of: White Mulberry
For the health condition: Weight Loss

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

White Mulberry (Morus alba) has been investigated for its potential role in supporting weight loss, primarily due to its content of compounds such as 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), which can inhibit carbohydrate-digesting enzymes like alpha-glucosidase. This inhibition may reduce the absorption of carbohydrates and blunt postprandial blood glucose spikes, potentially influencing weight management. Several small-scale clinical studies and animal research have explored these effects. For example, a few randomized controlled trials have reported modest reductions in body weight and improvements in metabolic markers in participants taking white mulberry leaf extract compared to placebo. However, these studies are generally limited by small sample sizes, short durations, and methodological weaknesses.

While white mulberry has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in Asia, its traditional applications have focused more on diabetes, inflammation, and cardiovascular health rather than directly on weight loss. The current scientific evidence supporting its weight loss benefits is preliminary and not robust. Most health authorities and systematic reviews classify the evidence as limited or insufficient, emphasizing that larger, well-designed trials are needed to determine efficacy and safety. Therefore, while there is some scientific rationale and early clinical support for white mulberry’s potential in weight management, the evidence is not strong or conclusive enough to recommend its widespread use for this purpose.

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