topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claimAs such, it may be beneficial to use berberine combined with statins in people with hyperlipidemia, especially for those with statin intolerance or partial intolerance, and those with diabetes or at high risk of diabetes.
evidence level2
citationZhao Jie V. (2026)
sourceBerberine signature and cardiometabolic diseases using randomized controlled trial, cohort study and Mendelian randomization
topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claimBerberine has been recommended by the International Lipid Expert Panel and the 2019 European Atherosclerosis Society/European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for the treatment of hyperlipidemia in statin-intolerant patients, however, these guidelines have not provided explicit recommendations about the use of berberine because of the lack of high-quality evidence.
evidence level2
citationZhao Jie V. (2026)
sourceBerberine signature and cardiometabolic diseases using randomized controlled trial, cohort study and Mendelian randomization
topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claimDespite of the benefits on lipid profile and glucose metabolism, the effect of berberine on the risk of IHD and diabetes has not been clarified.
evidence level2
citationZhao Jie V. (2026)
sourceBerberine signature and cardiometabolic diseases using randomized controlled trial, cohort study and Mendelian randomization
topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the single leading cause of mortality and poses a heavy burden on healthcare, which accounts for ~16% of all deaths globally.
evidence level2
citationZhao Jie V. (2026)
sourceBerberine signature and cardiometabolic diseases using randomized controlled trial, cohort study and Mendelian randomization
topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The concept of metabolic syndrome was first introduced in 1988 as “Syndrome X” to describe the frequent clustering of insulin resistance with metabolic abnormalities that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease [,].
evidence level3
citationStarvaggi Josè (2026)
sourceSelected Nutraceuticals in Metabolic Syndrome: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claimThis definition identifies metabolic syndrome based on the presence of at least three of the following components: increased waist circumference (population specific), hypertriglyceridemia and/or reduced HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and impaired fasting glucose [,].
evidence level3
citationStarvaggi Josè (2026)
sourceSelected Nutraceuticals in Metabolic Syndrome: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claim15 16 17 14 18 Accumulating evidence indicates that fat distribution rather than total adiposity is the principal determinant of metabolic risk.
evidence level3
citationStarvaggi Josè (2026)
sourceSelected Nutraceuticals in Metabolic Syndrome: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
topicBerberine Triglycerides Meta-Analysis
claimThe term was later refined to “metabolic syndrome” to avoid confusion with cardiac Syndrome X and to better reflect the underlying metabolic dysregulation [].
evidence level3
citationStarvaggi Josè (2026)
sourceSelected Nutraceuticals in Metabolic Syndrome: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications