Sjogren syndrome

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SupplementDEX lists 2 supplements studied for sjogren syndrome across 2 trials. The strongest indexed signals include N-Acetyl Cysteine, Panax Ginseng. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for full ratings across all supplements.

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Panax Ginseng	★★★★★	Very Low / None
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)	★★★★★	Very Low / None

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N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)View supplement →

Do not purchase★★★★★

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Effect SizeVery Low / NoneEvidenceLowTrustMedium

Evidence Review

There is not enough evidence to determine if N-acetyl cysteine has any benefit for Sjögren syndrome.

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RCTA double-blind, cross-over, study of oral N-acetylcysteine in Sjögren's syndrome1986n=26

A 4-week double-blind crossover trial in 26 Sjögren's syndrome patients found oral NAC did not significantly improve salivary or tear gland function versus placebo.

Effect: No Benefit
Population: Patients with Sjögren's syndrome
Participants: 26

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Panax GinsengView supplement →

Do not purchase★★★★★

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Effect SizeVery Low / NoneEvidenceLowTrustMedium

Evidence Review

A study in patients with Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, or both showed that taking 2000 mg of Panax ginseng daily for 3 months did not reduce fatigue compared to placebo.

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RCTEffectiveness of Korean Red Ginseng on fatigue in patients with rheumatic diseases: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study2024n=60

In 120 rheumatic disease patients, Korean red ginseng 2 g/day for 12 weeks did not significantly raise FACIT-Fatigue response rate versus placebo (38.3% vs 26.7%, p=0.242).

Effect: No Benefit
Duration: 24 weeks
Dose: 2 g/day
Population: RA patients
Participants: 60
Avg age: ~51

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Study distribution across 2 supplements for sjögren syndrome (2 studies total).
Supplement	DEX	Studies	Meta-analyses	Share
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)	★★★★★32%	1	0	50%
Panax Ginseng	★★★★★32%	1	0	50%

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