Pine bark (Pinus spp.) extract for treating chronic disorders
Robertson NU, Schoonees A, Brand A, Visser J
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane systematic review of 27 randomized controlled trials of pine bark extract across chronic conditions including asthma, ADHD, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoarthritis
Key Findings
Results were inconsistent across conditions and the certainty of evidence was very low for all outcomes; no condition showed reliable benefit
Conclusions
Current evidence is insufficient to support pine bark extract for any chronic disorder
Limitations
Small trials, high risk of bias, heavy manufacturer involvement, short durations
Supplements Studied
Results were inconsistent across conditions and the certainty of evidence was very low for all outcomes; no condition showed reliable benefit
Outcomes Measured
Results were inconsistent across conditions and the certainty of evidence was very low for all outcomes; no condition showed reliable benefit
Related Health Concerns
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