The efficacy and safety of multiple dose regimens of kudzu (Pueraria lobata) root extract on bone and cartilage turnover and menopausal symptoms
Chen Y, Miao Y, Huang L, Li J, Sun H, Zhao Y, Yang J, Zhou W
Published in Frontiers in Pharmacology
Methodology
Randomised controlled dose-ranging clinical trial of kudzu root extract in postmenopausal women assessing bone and cartilage turnover markers and menopausal symptom scores
Key Findings
Kudzu extract shifted some bone turnover markers favourably, but changes in menopausal symptom scores were small and inconsistent across dose groups.
Conclusions
Kudzu shows biochemical activity on bone turnover with unclear symptom benefit in menopause.
Limitations
Short duration; surrogate bone markers; no fracture or density endpoint.
Supplements Studied
Kudzu extract shifted some bone turnover markers favourably, but changes in menopausal symptom scores were small and inconsistent across dose groups.
Outcomes Measured
Kudzu extract shifted some bone turnover markers favourably, but changes in menopausal symptom scores were small and inconsistent across dose groups.
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