The efficacy of N-acetylcysteine in improving liver function: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials

IF 2.4 Q3 NUTRITION & DIETETICS PharmaNutrition Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI:10.1016/j.phanu.2023.100343
Mahlagha Nikbaf-Shandiz , Shaghayegh Adeli , Amir Hossein Faghfouri , Fateme Khademi , Parsa Jamilian , Meysam Zarezadeh , Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mamaghani
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Abstract

Background

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) could improve liver function through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials to examine whether NAC administration could lead to changes in liver function.

Methods

The search was done using appropriate keywords in PubMed-Medline, SCOPUS, Embase databases and Google Scholar up to July 2022. Random-effects model was employed to obtain the pooled estimate. Additional analyses including subgroup and sensitivity analyses were carried out.

Results

Eight eligible studies were identified. The results indicated no significant effect of NAC on aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), [(SMD= −0.03 pg/ml; 95% CI: −0.53, 0.47; P = 0.917, I2 = 71.3%, P = 0.004), (SMD= −0.22 pg/ml; 95% CI: −0.63, 0.19; P = 0.288, I2 = 56.9%, P = 0.040), (SMD= −0.22 pg/ml; 95% CI: −0.67, 0.23; P = 0.343, I2 = 52.6%, P = 0.097), respectively], however, it significantly increased albumin (ALB) and decreased bilirubin levels [(SMD= 1.05 pg/ml; 95% CI: 0.41, 1.69; P < 0.001, I2 = 87.3%, P < 0.001) and (SMD= −0.34 pg/ml; 95% CI: −0.53, −0.14; P < 0.001, I2 = 0.0%, P = 0.447) respectively].

Conclusion

Although NAC might have favorable effect on ALB and bilirubin levels, larger trials assessing liver function as primary outcome are required.

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PharmaNutrition
PharmaNutrition Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science
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