Research Keyword: Lipid profile

Effect of Nutraceutical Supplementation and Mediterranean Hypocaloric Diet on Calculated Steatosis Indices and Inflammation: Clinical and In Vitro Evidences

This research shows that taking a specialized supplement containing natural plant compounds along with eating a Mediterranean diet can significantly help people with fatty liver disease. The supplement works by reducing harmful stress molecules in liver cells and calming down inflammation. After three months of treatment, patients showed improved liver health markers, better cholesterol levels, and improved blood sugar control. The study demonstrates that combining diet and targeted supplements is more effective than diet changes alone.

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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Effect of a Dietary Supplement Containing Dry Artichoke and Bergamot Extracts on Metabolic and Vascular Risk Factors in Individuals with Suboptimal Cholesterol Levels

Researchers tested a daily pill combining dried extracts from artichoke and bergamot plants to see if it could improve cholesterol levels and heart health in people with elevated cholesterol. After 12 weeks, people taking the supplement showed significant improvements in cholesterol levels, triglycerides, inflammation markers, and blood vessel function compared to those taking a placebo. The supplement was safe and well-tolerated, with minimal side effects, suggesting it could be a useful natural approach for managing cholesterol and related cardiovascular risk factors.

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Anti-Hyperlipidemic and Anti-Atherogenic Effect of Citrus Peel Pectin Against Cholesterol and Cholic Acid Induced Hyperlipidemia in Sprague Dawley Rats

Researchers tested whether pectin extracted from citrus peels could help treat high cholesterol and fat levels in the blood using rats. When rats were given different amounts of citrus peel pectin mixed into their food, their cholesterol and triglyceride levels decreased significantly while their good cholesterol (HDL) increased. The treatment also protected their heart, liver, and kidney tissues from damage. This suggests citrus peel pectin, usually thrown away by juice companies, could become a useful and natural remedy for managing high cholesterol.

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