systematic_review
    2023
    High Quality

    Berberine and health outcomes: An umbrella review

    Unknown authors

    Published in Phytother Res

    Key Findings

    Most meta-analyses of berberine were rated low or critically low quality, tempering confidence in reported metabolic benefits.

    Conclusions

    Evidence quality, not direction, is the main limitation.

    Supplements Studied

    Berberine
    Compound

    Most meta-analyses of berberine were rated low or critically low quality, tempering confidence in reported benefits.

    This review aimed to summarize and to grade the available evidence on the association between berberine consumption and health-related outcomes.

    Outcomes Measured

    Most meta-analyses of botanical supplements were rated low or critically low quality, tempering confidence in reported hormonal effects.

    Most meta-analyses of berberine were rated low or critically low quality, tempering confidence in reported metabolic benefits.

    The results revealed that berberine significantly affects blood glucose levels, insulin resistance, blood lipids, body parameters and composition, inflammatory markers, colorectal adenomas, and Helicobacter pylori inf

    Study Details

    Year:2023
    Quality Score:8/10

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