Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials.

Published in: Drugs (2023)

Berberine produces small reductions in LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B, with potential sex-specific effects on HDL cholesterol. Large-scale trials that consider sex disparity and assess clinical outcomes are required.

Keyphrases

placebo controlled
double blind
low density lipoprotein
phase iii
phase ii
open label
study protocol
clinical trial
radiation therapy
risk assessment
high density