Antihypertensive effects of Nigella sativa supplementation: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Kavyani Z, Musazadeh V, Safaei E, et al.
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Abstract
Updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of Nigella sativa and blood pressure.
Key Findings
Nigella sativa supplementation significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared with control, with larger effects in trials of 8 weeks or longer.
Conclusions
Black seed produces a modest but consistent blood-pressure-lowering effect.
Limitations
Small trials, heterogeneous preparations, mostly short duration.
Supplements Studied
Nigella sativa supplementation significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared with control, with larger effects in trials of 8 weeks or longer.
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