Effect of Chlorella supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Fallah AA, Sarmast E, Habibian Dehkordi S, Engardeh J, Mahmoodnia L, Khaledifar A, Jafari T
Published in Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of Chlorella supplementation reporting cardiovascular risk factors.
Key Findings
Chlorella supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose; effects were modest in magnitude.
Conclusions
Chlorella may modestly improve several cardiovascular risk markers, but trials are small and heterogeneous.
Limitations
Small trials, heterogeneous Chlorella preparations and doses, short durations, possible publication bias.
Supplements Studied
Chlorella supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose.
Outcomes Measured
Chlorella reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Chlorella significantly reduced total and LDL cholesterol.
Chlorella supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose; effects were modest in magnitude.
Related Health Concerns
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