Effects of Panax ginseng on Obesity in Animal Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Hye-Sung ParkJae-Heung ChoKoh-Woon Kim Won-Seok Chung Mi-Yeon Song

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2018)

Our meta-analysis indicated that oral administration of P. ginseng significantly inhibits weight gain and improves serum lipid profiles in animal obesity models. However, causes of obesity and type of ginseng may affect treatment effects.

Keyphrases

weight gain
weight loss
body mass index
birth weight
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
systematic review
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
randomized controlled trial
adipose tissue
combination therapy
smoking cessation
replacement therapy
preterm birth
gestational age