Effects of pycnogenol on cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Malekahmadi M, Moradi Moghaddam O, Islam SMS, Tanha K, Nematy M, Pahlavani N, Firouzi S, Zali MR, Norouzy A
Published in Pharmacological Research
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of Pycnogenol on glycemic, lipid and inflammatory cardiometabolic markers
Key Findings
Pycnogenol modestly reduced fasting blood glucose and body mass index but had no significant effect on most lipid parameters
Conclusions
Cardiometabolic effects of Pycnogenol are small and inconsistent
Limitations
Considerable heterogeneity; small trials with sponsor involvement
Supplements Studied
Pycnogenol modestly reduced fasting blood glucose and body mass index but had no significant effect on most lipid parameters
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