The influence of pepper-derived compounds on blood pressure and heart rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- 2026
- Review
- Food & function 17(11)
- Peng Cheng
- Tianyu Liang
- Kousalya Prabahar
- Jiechao Hu
- Weiling Ye
- PubMed: 42148967
- DOI: 10.1039/d6fo00419a
- Moderate evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Adults
The heart rate showed a minor decrease (WMD: -1.53 beats per min; 95% CI: -2.83 to -0.22; p = 0.021), which, although statistically significant, is unlikely to be clinically meaningful.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Small
- Significant
- Yes