Effect of Ginkgo biloba Extract Ingestion on Plasma Total Cortisol Levels during an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Normal Glucose Tolerant Individuals: Recent Study
Protracted periods of increased cortisol production, as may be seen in acute illness, may lead to transient hyperglycemia. Increasing evidence suggests that cortisol may then mediate insulin resistance and potentially lead to the development of diabetes. Evidence in animal studies also suggests that under conditions of stress Ginkgo biloba extract could reduce plasma cortisol production…
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