larger, longer-term trials are needed.
So purslane may fit into a heart-healthy diet, but it shouldn’t replace cholesterol or blood-pressure treatment prescribed by a healthcare professional.
- What About Blood Sugar?
Research has also examined purslane in people with metabolic conditions.
One systematic review found an improvement in fasting blood glucose, but didn’t find meaningful improvements in several other measurements, including HbA1c. The researchers emphasized that relatively few trials were available.
For people with diabetes, purslane should therefore be viewed as a food—not a substitute for diabetes medication, glucose monitoring
