In order to spread awareness about recent advances in medicinal plants & natural products science, this post series is intended to highlight some of the recently published research in the literature. Today’s highlight:
Effects of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) consumption on serum lipid profile: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Shahsavari K, Shams Ardekani MR, Khanavi M, Jamialahmadi T, Iranshahi M, Hasanpour M. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Apr 4;24(1):146.
This research was a meta-analysis that systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials to assess the impact of Lemon Balm supplementation on blood lipid levels.
By aggregating data from multiple studies, the analysis found that consumption of Melissa officinalis was associated with significant reductions in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.
Additionally, there were modest improvements in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglyceride levels, although these changes were less pronounced.
The findings suggest that lemon balm may be a beneficial natural intervention for improving lipid profiles and potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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Breaking Research: Lemon Balm & Blood Lipids
