Berberis vulgaris/Finding
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Berberis vulgaris — decreases body mass
Evidence strength: moderate.Finding“The pooled analysis demonstrated a significant weight reduction (WMD = − 1.48 kg; 95% CI: − 2.94 to − 0.02; p = 0.047; I2 = 0.0%; p = 0.854), but not BMI (WMD = − 0.28 kg/m2; 95% CI: − 0.59 to 0.03; p = 0.079; I2 = 0.0%; p = 0.441) following barberry supplementation.”
Quoted verbatim from The effect of barberry supplementation on components of metabolic syndrome: a grade assessment systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.. - Study
- meta-analysis
- Dose
- 75 mg/day to 10 g/day fruit or supplement; 200 to 480 mL/day juice; 3 to 12 weeks
- Population
- Adults in randomized trials (T2DM, NAFLD, metabolic syndrome, benign breast disease, hypertension), all conducted in Iran; trials pooled barberry fruit/powder supplement and barberry juice against placebo or control
Effect -1.48 mean difference, 95% CI -2.94 to -0.02
The effect of barberry supplementation on components of metabolic syndrome: a grade assessment systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2025PMID:4088602810.1186/s41043-025-01067-yPermalink
To cite this finding: https://catalystproject.ai/e/01M5MZQK5E49HB4N5XG5RKPKZG