Association of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection and Risk of Dyslipidemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are widespread throughout the world, it is yet unknown whether they are linked to systemic illnesses like dyslipidemia. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the connection between lipid metabolism and H. pylori infection, with a particular emphasis on how it affects dyslipidemia.

Methods

We conducted a thorough search up until October 10, 2024, across databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. Studies that reported lipid profiles in both H. pylori-infected and non-infected patients were considered eligible. The primary outcomes were triglyceride, LDL-C, HDL-C, and total cholesterol levels, which were examined using a random-effects model in

SUBMITTER: Gaonkar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931453 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature