The efficacy and safety of acupuncture on serum leptin levels in obese patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Park, K. S., Park, K. I., Suh, H. S., Hwang, D. S., Jang, J. B., & Lee, J. M. · European Journal of Integrative Medicine · 2017 April
DOI 10.1016/j.eujim.2017.03.004
Objective
To evaluate the available evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on serum leptin levels in obese patients.
Conclusions
This review suggests that acupuncture for obesity has a beneficial effect on serum leptin levels compared to no treatment or oral anorexiant. Additional acupuncture treatment on diet therapy or exercise demonstrated a greater reduction in serum leptin levels, whereas no significant difference was shown between the acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups.
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