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The Effects of Fenugreek on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Publisher Pubmed



Khodamoradi K1, 2 ; Khosropanah MH3 ; Ayati Z4, 5 ; Chang D4 ; Nasliesfahani E6 ; Ayati MH7, 8 ; Namazi N6, 7
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  1. 1. Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller, School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
  2. 2. Department of Nursing, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. NICM Heath Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, 2145, NSW, Australia
  5. 5. Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  6. 6. Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Department of History of Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine Published:2020


Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading causes of mortality across the world. Some earlier studies have revealed the beneficial effects of fenugreek on the risk factors for CVDs. However, a systematic review and meta-analysis is needed to clarify its effectiveness. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to assess the impacts of fenugreek on several cardiometabolic risk factors in adult populations. Four electronic databases including PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane Library were searched from 2000 to 31 July 2019 to identify studies with English language. Controlled clinical trials on fenugreek reported at least one of cardiometabolic risk factors was included. Pooled effect sizes were reported as Weighted Mean Differences (WMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Trials were pooled using a random effect model with DerSimonian and Laird method. Finally, out of 2738 publications, 12 articles were included in the meta-analysis. We found that fenugreek seed vs. placebo can reduce FBS (WMD: -12.94 mg/dL, 95%CI: -21.39 mg/dL, -4.49; I2: 85.0%, p heterogeneity = 0.0001), HbA1c (WMD: -0.58%%, 95% CI: -0.99, -0.17%; I2:0%, p heterogeneity =0.61), total cholesterol (WMD:-9.13 mg/dL, 95% CI: -13.83, -4.43; I2:0, p heterogeneity = 0.48), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (WMD:-11.11 mg/dL, 95% CI: -20.32, -1.90; I2:1.41%, p heterogeneity = 0.36). However, no significant changes were observed in other cardiometabolic parameters. Fenugreek seed as an adjuvant therapy may reduce serum levels of FBS, LDL-C and HbA1c. However, due to high heterogeneity in glycemic status, findings must be interpreted with great caution. More placebo-controlled clinical trials are warranted to further assess the effectiveness of fenugreek as a complementary therapy to control cardio-metabolic risk factors. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd
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