Supplement
Bulbine natalensis is a succulent plant native to southern Africa, and its extracts are sold as a supplement, though it is not a nutrient the body needs. Research on metabolic health is very limited so far: the only result available looked at kidney function, and it found no clear difference in 36 people. That is a small group and a single result, so it says little about whether the plant does anything else.
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- How we grade
- Best evidence
- Grade D
- Conditions studied
- 1
- Outcomes
- 2
- Graded outcomes
- 0001
Evidence by condition
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney Function No effect (but limited data) | NoneNo effect | 36 people | ||||
| Liver Enzymes Small Detriment (elevation = harm) | Worsens (the measure goes up) | Small effect | 36 people |
Key findings
- Kidney Function
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