Impact of Grape Products on Lipid Profile: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies.

ABSTRACT: Background: Growing evidence shows that grape polyphenols can improve cardiovascular risk factors. Although there are clear data supporting a beneficial effect of grape supplementation on blood pressure and glucose metabolism, the effects of grape polyphenols on lipid metabolism are still controversial. Objective: We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effect of grape products on lipid profile. Design: A systematic search was performed in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and EMBASE databases without any language or publication year restriction. The reference lists of all retrieved articles were manually reviewed. RCTs evaluating the impact of grape products/juice/extracts on lipid profile were included. Difference in total cholesterol (TC), hig

SUBMITTER: Lupoli R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7073656 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature