The effect of propolis on anthropometric indices and lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background & objectives

The current evidence base regarding the impact of propolis consumption on lipid profile in humans is equivocal. Thus, we sought to investigate the impact of propolis consumption on anthropometric indices and lipid profile in this meta-analysis.

Methods

Cochrane Library, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science electronic databases were searched up to December 2019. A random-effects model used to pool effect size. The leave-one-out method used to conduct sensitivity analysis.

Results

Five RCTs were included in this study. Our findings indicated a significant decrease in triglyceride (TG) (WMD: -3.91 mg/dl, 95% CI: -4.22, -3.60), and a significant increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (WMD: 3.41 mg/dl, 95% CI: 0.05, 6.76), however, for body mass i

SUBMITTER: Salehi-Sahlabadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7843794 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature