topicBlack Seed Oil Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimQuality assessment, including risk of bias, was performed using the Jadad checklist.
evidence level1
citationDashti S (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review.
topicBlack Seed Oil Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimBACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and one of the important causes of infertility due to a lack of ovulation.
evidence level1
citationDashti S (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review.
topicBlack Seed Oil Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimOBJECTIVE: Given the consideration of herbal medicines in the treatment of this condition, this systematic review was conducted to investigate the effect of herbal compounds on the treatment of PCOS.
evidence level1
citationDashti S (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review.
topicBlack Seed Oil Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimThese high LA levels have fueled a longstanding debate about whether this dietary pattern confers benefit or risk.
evidence level2
citationSergeant S (2026)
sourceEffect of Dietary Linoleic Acid Intake on Eicosapentaenoic Acid Status and Lipoxygenase-Mediated Oxylipin Biosynthesis in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
topicBlack Seed Oil Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimConclusions HUFA and oxylipin analyses revealed that higher dietary LA markedly increased the ratios of ARA to EPA and ARA- to EPA-derived oxylipin species, shifting the lipid mediator balance toward a more n -6-dominant inflammatory profile.
evidence level2
citationSergeant S (2026)
sourceEffect of Dietary Linoleic Acid Intake on Eicosapentaenoic Acid Status and Lipoxygenase-Mediated Oxylipin Biosynthesis in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
topicBlack Seed Oil Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimBackground/objectives The modern Western diet (MWD) provides high linoleic acid (LA) exposure, typically contributing 6-9% of the total caloric intake.
evidence level2
citationSergeant S (2026)
sourceEffect of Dietary Linoleic Acid Intake on Eicosapentaenoic Acid Status and Lipoxygenase-Mediated Oxylipin Biosynthesis in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.