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The Effect of Nigella Supplementation on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis Publisher Pubmed

Summary: Meta-analysis shows nigella supplements cut blood pressure significantly, peaking at 2000 mg/day for 8 weeks, offering a natural way to manage hypertension. #BloodPressure #Nigella

Golpourhamedani S1 ; Hadi A2 ; Safarimalekabadi D3 ; Najafgholizadeh A4 ; Askari G1 ; Pourmasoumi M1, 5
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Source: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Published:2024


Abstract

This study was performed to assess the effect of nigella supplementation on blood pressure levels among the adult population. A comprehensive search was carried out through PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library by using relevant keywords to find out the randomized clinical trials evaluating the effect of nigella administration on systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). A random-effect model was applied to achieve the overall effect size. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression were used to explore the source of heterogeneity and the effects of the possible moderators. Of the twenty-two trials that were eligible for the present study, seventeen studies consisting of 1048 participants were included in the meta-analysis. The results indicated that nigella administration could significantly reduce both SBP (−4.58 mmHg; 95%CI: −6.22, −2.94) and DBP (−3.08 mmHg; 95%CI: −4.62, −1.55). Subgroup analysis did not show any superiority between subgroups of variables. Dose-response analysis detected a nonlinear association between dose and duration of administration and change in blood pressure outcomes, highlighting that maximum SBP and DBP reduction was experienced at 2000 mg/day and 8 weeks of nigella administration, respectively. The present study suggests that nigella supplementation can be beneficial for managing blood pressure. © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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