- Accessible natural metabolic syndrome remedies.
| Origin | Compound | Mechanism | References |
| Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) | Carotenoids and phenolics | Anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, inhibited lipid peroxidation, cardioprotective effect | 86,88–90,92,93 |
| Olive oil (Oleaeuropaea L.) | Oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol | Inhibit lipid and cholesterol breakdown, control obesity, possess oxidative action | 68,69,71 |
| Honey (Apismellifera) | Flavonoids, phenolic acids, and phenolic acid derivatives | Anti-obesity effects, reduce cardiovascular risk factors, decline in blood glucose levels | 96,98,137 |
| Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) | Phenolic compounds, 3-deoxyanthocyanidins 3-DXA & tannins | Anti-hyperglycemic, prevent CVD, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory, control obesity | 99–102 |
| Barley (Hordeumvulgare) | Whole Grain (Fiber/Vitamin B) | Improve digestion and appetite, control obesity, blood triglycerides, anti-hyperglycemic | 119,120 |
| Turmeric (Curcuma longa) | Curcumin | Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, prevent cancer, reduce heart disease risk, control obesity, anti-hyperglycemic | 103–105 |
| Garlic (Allium sativum) | Garlicin | Anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidative and anti-platelet, total cholesterol and triglyceride, anti-inflammatory properties | 128–130 |
| Cinnamon (Cinnamomumverum) | Inner bark (peel)- polyphenols and flavonoids | Anti-hyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-thrombotic, lipid-lowering properties, anti-cancer effects, control BP | 106,107 |
| Barberry/Rhizomacoptidis (Berberis vulgaris) | Berberine | Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-bacterial, prevent CVD, control lipoproteins and triglycerides levels, control systolic BP, lowering cholesterol level | 138–140 |
| Green tea (Camellia sinensis) | Catechins, L-theanine, and caffeine | Anti-diabetic and antioxidant, degrade lipoproteins, prevent CVD, anti-obesity and effective on MetS | 81–83 |
| Fish (Atlantic mackerel, Atlantic Salmon), Rice (Oryza sativa), Flaxseed (Linumusitatissimum) | Omega-3 fatty acid (Docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) | Effective on MetS, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, prevent CVD, reduce triglycerides, lower BP | 72–74 |
DXA: deoxyanthocyanidins, CVD: cardio vascular disease, Bp: blood pressure