Ginger and Diabetic Nephropathy: A Letter to the Editor

Document Type : Letter to Editor

Authors

1 Professor, Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

2 General Practitioner, Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Dear Editor-in-Chief,Recently, much attention had been directed toward protective efficacy of Ginger in diabetic nephropathy. Recent studies have shown the combination of metformin and ginger extract may be more effective for the control of diabetes and may have additive protective efficacy on diabetic nephropathy. In this regard, to understand the kidney protective properties of Ginger better, especially in combination with metformin, more experimental rat models or clinical studies are suggested.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 32, Issue 273 - Serial Number 273
January and February 2014
Pages 86-89

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  • Receive Date: 04 June 2013
  • Revise Date: 30 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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