Phytosomal Curcumin and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Nana, Li Hongting
Primary Institution: Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
The meta-analysis aims to study the effect of phytosomal curcumin on anthropometric indices for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Conclusion
Phytosomal curcumin is effective to improve anthropometric indices for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Phytosomal curcumin was associated with reduced body mass index (BMI).
- Phytosomal curcumin significantly decreased body fat percent.
- Phytosomal curcumin led to weight loss in patients.
- Phytosomal curcumin reduced waist circumference.
Takeaway
Phytosomal curcumin can help people with liver problems lose weight and improve their body measurements.
Methodology
The study included a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing phytosomal curcumin with placebo.
Potential Biases
Five studies had unclear risk of performance bias due to unclear blinding.
Limitations
The analysis included only 7 RCTs, and there was significant heterogeneity in treatment duration and doses.
Participant Demographics
The included studies had a total of 443 patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0003
Confidence Interval
−1.11 to −0.33
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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