triglycerides and total cholesterol and an increase in HDL cholesterol. It did not show a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol.
A newer umbrella review also found improvements in some metabolic and cardiovascular biomarkers, but emphasized that much of the evidence was of low or very low certainty and that larger, longer-term trials are needed.
So purslane may fit into a heart-healthy diet, but it shouldn’t replace cholesterol or blood-pressure treatment prescribed by a healthcare professional.
What About Blood Sugar?
Research has also examined purslane in people with metabolic conditions.
One systematic review found an improvement in fasting blood glucose, but didn’t find meaningful improvements in several other measurements, including HbA1c. The researchers emphasized that relatively few trials were available.
For people with diabetes, purslane should therefore be viewed as a food—not a substitute for diabetes medication, glucose monitoring or an established dietary plan.
Does Purslane “Clean” the Liver orKidneys?
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