The Claim

Carnosine supplementation has no statistically significant effect on total cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) concentrations in adults diagnosed with metabolic disorders.

Source: Effect of carnosine supplementation on lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, HbA1C and insulin resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis of long-term randomized controlled trials.

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
33score
Challenges
0score

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Quantitative
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking carnosine supplements doesn't change the amount of good cholesterol or total cholesterol in adults who have metabolic conditions like diabetes or prediabetes.

See the scientific wording

Carnosine supplementation does not significantly affect total cholesterol or HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) levels in adults with metabolic disorders

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effect of carnosine supplementation on lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, HbA1C and insulin resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis of long-term randomized controlled trials.

    The study tested whether carnosine supplements help with cholesterol and blood sugar problems in people with metabolic disorders. It found that carnosine did NOT significantly change cholesterol or HDL-C levels, which matches what the claim says.

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