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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) is a tree whose bark has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for various cardiovascular conditions. Recent scientific studies provide moderate evidence supporting its use for lipid management, including the reduction of elevated triglyceride levels. Several human clinical trials and animal studies have investigated the hypolipidemic effects of Arjuna bark extracts. For example, a randomized, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002) demonstrated significant reductions in total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients with coronary artery disease after Arjuna supplementation. Another study in the Indian Heart Journal (2015) found that Arjuna bark extract, when given alongside standard therapy, contributed to further decreases in triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels compared to standard therapy alone.

The proposed mechanisms of action include antioxidant properties, inhibition of lipid peroxidation, and modulation of enzymes involved in lipid metabolism. However, most studies have moderate sample sizes and variable methodology, and few have been replicated on a large scale. While traditional use has focused more on heart health in general, modern evidence supports a specific effect on triglycerides, though more robust clinical trials are needed to confirm efficacy and optimal dosing. Overall, Arjuna is supported by a moderate level of scientific evidence for helping to lower high triglycerides.

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