Figure 3.

Meta-analysis on the effects of hibiscus supplementation on lipid profiles. A) low-density lipoprotein; B) high-density lipoprotein (HDL); C) total cholesterol; and D) triglycerides. Superscript denotes population of the Gurrola-Diaz study (a, healthy; b, metabolic syndrome). Note in A, C and D the left side of the figure shows effects which favour hibiscus and are beneficial for health. In 3B the right side of the figure favours hibiscus because an increase in HDL is deemed beneficial.