topicHibiscus Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of LC extract supplementation on key cardiometabolic risk factors in adults.
evidence level1
citationXu S (2026)
sourceThe effect of Lippia Citriodora (LC) extract on cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHibiscus Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimLC supplementation significantly reduced body weight (WMD: -2.09 kg), BMI (WMD: -0.70 kg/m²), fat mass (WMD: -0.62%), total cholesterol (WMD: -9.06 mg/dL), systolic blood pressure (WMD: -8.59 mmHg), and diastolic blood pressure (WMD: -3.73 mmHg) as well as increased levels of HDL-C (WMD: +2.10 mg/dL).
evidence level1
citationXu S (2026)
sourceThe effect of Lippia Citriodora (LC) extract on cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHibiscus Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimNo significant effects were found for glycemic markers and other lipid profiles.
evidence level1
citationXu S (2026)
sourceThe effect of Lippia Citriodora (LC) extract on cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHibiscus Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Cardiometabolic disorders are a growing public health concern worldwide.
evidence level1
citationXu S (2026)
sourceThe effect of Lippia Citriodora (LC) extract on cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicHibiscus Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimThis study assessed 8-week changes in Atherogenic and triglyceride-glucose indices (AIP and TyG) after the consumption of a Hibiscus-inulin (HIB-INU) beverage and tested whether baseline risk modified these effects.
evidence level2
citationMendivil EJ (2025)
sourceStandardized Hibiscus-Inulin Shot Lowers Lipid-Glucose Indices in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: 8-Week Randomized Trial.
topicHibiscus Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimANCOVA adjusted for baseline, age, and sex was used to estimate between-group differences and to test for interactions by baseline risk.
evidence level2
citationMendivil EJ (2025)
sourceStandardized Hibiscus-Inulin Shot Lowers Lipid-Glucose Indices in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: 8-Week Randomized Trial.
topicHibiscus Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimBackground: Few trials have evaluated liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-standardized ready-to-drink formulations, and short-term responses of composite lipid-glucose indices under controlled intake remain unquantified.
evidence level2
citationMendivil EJ (2025)
sourceStandardized Hibiscus-Inulin Shot Lowers Lipid-Glucose Indices in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: 8-Week Randomized Trial.