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2017 Clinical Interventions in Aging
Systematic Review Osteoporosis
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Systematic Review
The Chinese herbal formula Erxian decoction appears to be more effective than basic supplements in treating osteoporosis.
2017 Clinical Interventions in Aging Effects of Chinese herbal formula Erxian decoction for treating osteoporosis: a systematic review
Li JY, Jia YS, Chai LM, Mu XH, Ma S, Xu L, Wei X
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A Systematic Review published in 2017 in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging found that The Chinese herbal formula Erxian decoction appears to be more effective than basic supplements in treating osteoporosis. A systematic review of six databases was conducted, looking for randomized controlled trials using Erxian decoction in osteoporosis treatment. The trials measured a variety of outcomes, including fracture incidents, changes in bone mineral density, improvements in pain symptoms, alterations in bone biochemical markers, quality of life, and adverse reactions. The timeline encompassed all trials conducted up until September 17, 2016, with no restriction on language.
The results from the eight trials involving a total of 644 patients were analysed. Two separate meta-analyses were conducted. The first compared the effectiveness of the decoction to caltrate tablets in improving bone density in the spine and femoral great trochanter. The second meta-analysis evaluated the decoction plus caltrate tablets and calcitriol in improving the bone density of the femoral neck, and the levels of calcium and phosphorus, when compared to calcitriol and caltrate tablets. The most common side effect was minor cases of gastrointestinal symptoms.
