How effective are anthocyanins on healthy modification of cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this meta-analysis, findings from recent studies on the preventive properties of anthocyanins (ACN) against cardiovascular disease are summarized.

Methods

MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were searched and 2512 studies were found in a preliminary search. After screening of titles and abstracts, 47 studies met the inclusion criteria (randomized clinical trial design and sufficient data of outcomes). Studies were excluded based on the following criteria: incomplete data; obscurely reported outcomes, or lack of control groups; and animal studies.

Results

The results showed that intervention with ACNs resulted in a significant decrease in body mass index ((MD),− 0.21; 95% CI, − 0.38, − 0.04; P < 0.001) and body fat mass (MD:

SUBMITTER: Neyestani T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10204221 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature