Condition
Colorectal Polyps
Colorectal polyps are small growths on the inner lining of the colon or rectum, and while most are harmless, some types called adenomas can slowly turn into colorectal cancer over time. Calcium and vitamin D have the most support as supplements people look at for polyps, with the evidence rated moderate for each, though little trial research on them has been reviewed here so far. Fiber and omega-3s also have moderate evidence, while the rest, such as folate, probiotics and green tea extract, rest on limited data.
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 0
- People studied
- 1,076
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Polyp Incidence | Changes; see studies | 1 study | 1,076 people | |||
Studies that measured colorectal polyp incidence | ||||||
The Colorectal Polyp Prevention Support protocol
2 primary supplements · 7 supporting supplements
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Support alongside medical care. These supplements are not a treatment for Colorectal Polyps. If you are being treated for it, talk to your clinician before adding one: supplements can interact with medicines.
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Studies cited
28 studies from PubMed
- Efficacy and Safety of Berberine Alone for Several Metabolic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
- Berberine Ameliorates Metabolic Dysfunction in Obesity: A Review
- Berberine for NAFLD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Berberine: Botanical Occurrence, Traditional Uses, Extraction Methods, and Relevance in Health
- Berberine: A Plant-Derived Alkaloid with Therapeutic Applications
- Berberine and Gut Microbiota: Clinical Evidence and Mechanisms
- Berberine Improves Glucogenesis and Lipid Metabolism in Diabetes: A Systematic Review
- Safety and Tolerability of Berberine: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies
- Effects of Berberine on Insulin Resistance: A Comprehensive Review
- The Role of Berberine in the Control of Metabolism: A Review
- Molecular Targets of Berberine and Its Derivatives: Focus on Cardiovascular Protection
- Effects of berberine on lipid profile in subjects with low cardiovascular risk
- A network meta-analysis on the comparative effect of nutraceuticals on lipid profile in adults.
- The effects of berberine supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.
- The Effect of Berberine on Metabolic Profiles in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systemic review and meta-analysis
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia with the natural plant alkaloid berberine
- Glucose-lowering effect of berberine on type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Effects of administering berberine alone or in combination on type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials.
- Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Effect of berberine administration on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion
- Efficacy and safety of berberine for congestive heart failure secondary to ischemic or idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
- Effects of berberine gelatin on recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial in a Chinese cohort
- Efficacy and safety of berberine for several cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Efficacy and safety of berberine in preventing recurrence of colorectal adenomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Effects of berberine and barberry on anthropometric measures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
- The Effect of Berberine on Reproduction and Metabolism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials.