Impact of Berberine or Berberine Combination Products on Lipoprotein, Triglyceride and Biological Safety Marker Concentrations in Patients with Hyperlipidemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Adrian V. Hernandez, Jennifer Hwang, Iram Nasreen, Dakota Sicignano, Vinay Pasupuleti, Kimberly Snow-Caroti, C. Michael White*

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Abstract

Monoclonal antibody Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors reduce total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoproteins (LDL), high density lipoproteins (HDL), and triglycerides (TG). We assessed the ability of berberine, a natural PCSK9 inhibitor, to reduce lipid concentrations either alone or combined with other nutraceuticals. We searched PubMed, Scopus and EMBASE from inception to September 30th, 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing 8-18 wk of berberine therapy on. A total of 41 RCTs with 4,838 patients met our inclusion criteria. Berberine containing products significantly reduced TC (MD −17.42 mg/dL [95%CI: −22.91 to −11.93]), LDL (MD −14.98 mg/dL [95%CI: −20.67 to −9.28]), and TG (MD −18.67 mg/dL [95%CI: −25.82 to −11.51]) while raising HDL (MD 1.97 mg/dL [95%CI: 1.16 to 2.78]) versus control (I2 > 72% for all analyses). Products with berberine alone had less robust effects on TC (MD −12.08 mg/dL [95%CI: −21.79 to −2.37]), LDL (MD −9.26 mg/dL [95%CI: −20.31 to 1.78]), and HDL (MD 1.38 mg/dL [95%CI: −1.27 to 4.03]) but TG effects were similar (MD −17.40 mg/dL [95%CI: −32.57 to −2.23]). Berberine along with red yeast rice reduced TC (MD −19.62 mg/dL [95%CI: −28.56 to −10.68]) and LDL (MD −18.79 mg/dL [95%CI: −28.03 to −9.54]) as did combination therapy with Silybum maranium for TC (MD −31.81 mg/dL [95%CI: −59.88 to −3.73]) and LDL (MD −30.82 mg/dL [95%CI: −56.48 to −5.16]). Berberine, alone or with other nutraceuticals, can provide a modest positive impact on lipid concentrations.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Dietary Supplements
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Berberine
  • LDL
  • LFTs
  • cholesterol
  • lipids
  • nutraceutical
  • triglycerides

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