Nutritional supplementation with Panax ginseng extract and bone health in osteoporotic animal models: a systematic review and meta-analysis (opens in new tab)

PurposeTo systematically evaluate the anti-osteoporotic efficacy of Panax ginseng extract as a nutritional supplement in animal models and provide high-quality evidence.MethodsEight databases were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing Panax ginseng extract with placebo in osteoporotic animals. Data on bone mineral density (BMD), bone microarchitecture, biomechanical parameters, and biochemical markers were extracted. Risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using SYRCLE's tool. Standardi...