Correlation between Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution and Dyslipidemia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Abstract

Objective To study the correlation between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitution and dyslipidemia. Methods CNKI, VIP, Wanfang database, CBMdisc, PubMed, and Embase were searched, and meta-analysis was performed by Review Manager 5.2 software. Results Altogether 11 studies were included with 12890 individuals. The results showed that balanced constitution was a protective factor of dyslipidemia (OR = 0.62, 95% CI 0.47~0.82) while phlegm-dampness constitution was a risk factor of it (OR = 2.50, 95% CI 2.22~2.80), and the effect of phlegm-dampness constitution in South China (OR = 3.31, 95% CI 1.71~6.43) was more obvious than that in East (OR = 2.40, 95% CI 2.06~2.80) and North China (OR = 2.24, 95% CI 1.81~2.78). Conclusion This study provides evidence for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia in TCM. However, most of the studies included are of moderate quality; more high quality, multicenter, large-sample studies are expected to provide higher level evidence.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Body Constitutions and Psychological Determinants of Depression among University Students in Malaysia: A Pilot Study

“…First is the balanced constitution (BC), which is a neutral constitution, along with the following eight types of unbalanced constitutions: qi-stagnation (QSC), blood-stasis (BSC), qi-deficiency (QDC), yang-deficiency (YADC), yin-deficiency (YIDC), phlegm-dampness (PDC), damp-heat (DHC), and inherited-special (ISC) [ 20 ]. The classification and determination of each TCM body constitution is based on an individual’s physical features, psychological characteristics, physiological characteristics, susceptibility to certain illnesses, and adaptability to the environment [ 20 , 22 ].…”

“…People with BC generally have a strong physique, and are emotionally and mentally stable as they have harmony of yin–yang, qi, and blood in their body [ 20 ]. They are adaptable to environmental changes and do not suffer from illness easily [ 22 ]. People with the qi dynamic disturbed in their body are categorized as QSC; they are mostly thin and tend to be suspicious [ 20 ].…”

“…These individuals usually have warm palms and soles, a preference for cold drinks, and feel uncomfortable in hot and dry environments [ 24 ]. People with PDC are often overweight, and have mild temperaments and patience [ 22 , 24 ]. They feel uncomfortable in humid and rainy environments [ 22 ].…”

Characteristics of TCM Constitution and Related Biomarkers for Mild Cognitive Impairment

“…37 Neutral constitution is the protective factor of dyslipidemia, while Phlegm-Dampness is the risk factor of dyslipidemia. 38 We studied the relationship between TCM constitutional characteristics and related biomarkers and cognitive abilities in patients with cognitive impairment to help with early identification and intervention of MCI. Due to the relative stability of constitution, each living individual presents different physical characteristics.…”

“…36 More than 20,000 surveys have been completed in China and other Asian countries to help the respondents understand their TCM Constitution and get health care advice. With the wide application of CCMQ in recent years, more and more research on TCM constitution has appeared, such as clinical research related to metabolic syndrome (MetS), dyslipidemia, etc, 37,38 as well as research on the relationship between biomarkers of type 2 diabetes and TCM syndromes. 39 All of these have positive significance for understanding the Constitution and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.…”