Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Maslinic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene compound found in olives and some other plants. There is emerging scientific interest in its metabolic effects, including lipid metabolism. A limited number of animal studies and a few in vitro experiments suggest that maslinic acid may have a beneficial effect on lipid profiles, including potential reductions in triglyceride levels. For example, some rodent studies have demonstrated that maslinic acid supplementation can decrease serum triglycerides and improve overall lipid profiles, possibly through modulation of lipid metabolic enzymes and improvement of insulin sensitivity. In vitro research also indicates that maslinic acid can influence pathways involved in lipid metabolism, such as AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation and inhibition of lipogenesis. However, human clinical data are very limited, and there are currently no large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials that definitively establish maslinic acid’s effectiveness for managing high triglycerides in humans. Most available evidence comes from preclinical sources, and the translation of these findings to clinical practice remains uncertain. Thus, while there is some scientific rationale and early evidence for maslinic acid’s potential to support healthy triglyceride levels, the overall strength of evidence is low at present, warranting a score of 2 out of 5. More rigorous clinical studies are needed to confirm these initial findings and to establish dosing, safety, and efficacy in humans.

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