The Association between Malaria and β-Carotene Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

β-Carotene, which is a prominent carotenoid with notable antioxidant properties, may play a role in countering the oxidative stresses induced by malaria. The association between β-carotene levels and malaria is not yet fully understood, prompting this systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A rigorous search of databases, including Nursing and Allied Health Premium, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Ovid, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, was undertaken to collate studies that focused on β-carotene levels in malaria patients. The selected studies underwent critical appraisal, followed by data extraction for a meta-analysis.

Results

Of the 2498 records initially identified, 10 were deemed suitable for synthesis. A considerable number of these studies indicated a prono

SUBMITTER: Kotepui KU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10525879 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature