Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on Hematological and Biochemical Markers, Hormonal Behavior, and Oxidant Response in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review.
Adrián Gómez Afonso, Diego Fernandez-Lazaro, David P Adams, Aniol Monserdà-Vilaró, Cesar I Fernandez-Lazaro
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ws) is a common herb plant that has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions, particularly certain chronic diseases due to its antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antistress, and chondroprotective effects, among many others. No conclusive evidence, however, exists about the potential health effects of Ws in adults without chronic conditions. We aimed to evaluate the current evidence on the health benefits of Ws supplementation in healthy adults. RECENT FINDINGS: Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically reviewed studies indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed to assess the effects of Ws on hematological and biochemical markers, hormonal behavior, and oxidant response in healthy adults. Original articles published up to March 5, 2022, with a controlled trial design or pre-post intervention design, in which supplementation of Ws was compared to a control group or data prior to intervention were included. Among 2,421 records identified in the search, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Overall, most of the studies reported beneficial effects of the Ws supplementation, and no serious adverse events were reported. Participants supplemented with Ws displayed reduced levels of oxidative stress and inflammation, and counterbalanced hormone levels. No evidence of the beneficial effects of Ws supplementation on hematological markers was reported. Ws supplementation appears to be safe, may regulate hormone levels, and has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the relevance of its application.
综述目的:苦参草(L.)杜鹃花(w)是一种常见的草本植物,几个世纪以来一直用于治疗各种疾病,特别是某些慢性疾病,因为它具有抗糖尿病、保护心脏、抗压力和保护软骨等作用。然而,没有确凿的证据表明,在没有慢性疾病的成年人中,w可能对健康产生影响。我们的目的是评估健康成人补充维生素w对健康益处的现有证据。最新发现:基于系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目(PRISMA)指南,我们系统地回顾了Web of Science、Scopus和PubMed索引的研究,以评估Ws对健康成人血液和生化指标、激素行为和氧化反应的影响。发表于2022年3月5日之前的原创文章,采用对照试验设计或干预前后设计,其中将w的补充与对照组进行比较,或纳入干预前的数据。在检索到的2421条记录中,有10项研究符合纳入标准。总的来说,大多数研究报告了补充w的有益作用,没有报道严重的不良事件。补充了w的参与者表现出氧化应激和炎症水平的降低,并平衡了激素水平。没有证据表明补充Ws对血液学指标有有益的影响。w补充剂似乎是安全的,可以调节激素水平,并具有有效的抗炎和抗氧化作用。然而,需要进一步的研究来阐明其应用的相关性。
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This journal aims to provide comprehensive review articles that emphasize significant developments in nutrition research emerging in recent publications. By presenting clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to discuss the influence of nutrition on major health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and obesity, as well as the impact of nutrition on genetics, metabolic function, and public health. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas across the field. Section Editors select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. We also provide commentaries from well-known figures in the field, and an Editorial Board of more than 25 internationally diverse members reviews the annual table of contents, suggests topics of special importance to their country/region, and ensures that topics and current and include emerging research.