Melissa officinalis/Finding
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Melissa officinalis — decreases total cholesterol (TC)
Evidence strength: moderate.Finding“The meta-analysis results from the 5 studies with a total of 302 patients demonstrated a significant decrease in serum TC levels compared to control group with SMD (95% CI): -0.416 (-0.641, -0.192), and p-value < 0.001.”
Quoted verbatim from Effects of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) consumption on serum lipid profile: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.. - Study
- meta-analysis
- Population
- Patients with any type of disease (type 2 diabetes, borderline hyperlipidemia, chronic stable angina, premature ventricular contraction, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) in 5 randomised placebo-controlled trials; pooled across leaf powder, extract and tea bag preparations
Effect -0.416 standardised mean difference, 95% CI -0.641 to -0.192
Effects of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) consumption on serum lipid profile: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2024PMID:3857593010.1186/s12906-024-04442-0Permalink
To cite this finding: https://catalystproject.ai/e/01M5KEMCPQ0029DYSQD0V1TP6D