Endocrines (Sep 2023)

Anti-Dyslipidemic and Anti-Diabetic Properties of Corosolic Acid: A Narrative Review

  • Rossella Cannarella,
  • Vincenzo Garofalo,
  • Aldo E. Calogero

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/endocrines4030044
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 3
pp. 616 – 629

Abstract

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Corosolic acid (CA), a natural compound derived from the Banaba tree (Lagerstroemia speciosa), has attracted attention for its potential therapeutic properties in the management of metabolic diseases. This narrative review aims to summarize the current evidence on the anti-dyslipidemic, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory effects of CA and to understand the pharmacokinetics and molecular mechanisms through the analysis of preclinical and clinical studies.

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