Cholesterol: High

Name	AC	CK
Beta-glucan	21	181
Fiber	17	154
Oats	14	125
Walnut	5	70
Macadamia	5	50
Red Yeast Rice	3	50
Flaxseed	6	44
Pistachio nut	3	40
Policosanol	3	40
Curcumin	12	38
Fermented Foods and Beverages	4	32
Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)	3	32
Probiotics	3	32
Psyllium	4	32
EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate)	2	30
Ginger	2	30
Olive Oil	3	30
Phytosterols	3	30
Rice Bran	2	30
Spirulina	2	30
Polyphenols	6	27
Barley	3	24
Beans: All	2	22
Berberine	2	22
Almond	2	20
Anthocyanins	2	20
Ginseng	1	20
Kale	1	20
Lignans	2	20
Oat Bran	2	20
Onion	2	20
Pea	1	20
Peanut	2	20
Yoghurt	2	20
Arginine	5	18
Coconut Oil	4	15
Coconut	3	14
Krill	3	14
Water: Deep Sea	3	14
Bamboo	2	12
Cardamom	2	12
Coconut Protein	2	12
Fish Oil	2	12
Green Tea	2	12
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	2	12
Persimmon	2	12
Soy Protein	2	12
Flavonoids	2	11
Olive	2	11
Plant Sterols/Stanols	2	11
Bifidobacterium Lactis	1	10
Brazil nut	1	10
Broccoli	1	10
Chickpea	1	10
Chlorophyll	1	10
Chokeberry	1	10
Cinnamon	1	10
Cissus quadrangularis	1	10
Cranberry	1	10
Cyanidin 3-glucoside	1	10
Delphinidin	1	10
Diatomaceous earth	1	10
Egg	1	10
Garlic: Aged	1	10
Glucomannan	1	10
Goji	1	10
Guggul	1	10
Hazelnut	1	10
Isothiocyanates	1	10
Lactobacillus Acidophilus	1	10
Olive leaf extract	1	10
Palmitoleic acid	1	10
Pecan	1	10
Pomegranate	1	10
Royal Jelly	1	10
Saffron	1	10
Tannic Acid	1	10
Ubiquinol	1	10
Vegetables: All	1	10
Whey	1	10
Garlic	4	8
Capsaicin	3	6
Lycopene	1	5
Resveratrol	3	5
Amaranth	1	4
Celery	2	4
Coriandrum sativum	2	4
Dill	2	4
Moringa oleifera	1	4
Oyster Mushroom	2	4
Selenium	2	4
Cholesterol	2	3
Hemp Seed	2	3
Mushrooms: All	2	3
Rutin	2	3
Vitamin C	2	3
Vitamin E	2	3
Adlay	1	2
Apple Cider Vinegar	1	2
Ashwagandha	1	2
Astaxanthin	1	2
Banana	1	2
Basil	1	2
Black Currant	1	2
Black Raspberry Seed	1	2
Butter	1	2
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)	1	2
Camu Camu	1	2
Cocoa	1	2
Cordyceps sinensis	1	2
Daidzein	1	2
Dates	1	2
Eggplant	1	2
Garcinia Mangostana	1	2
Genistein	1	2
Goldenseal	1	2
Hawthorn	1	2
Hu Zhang (Polygonum cuspidatum)	1	2
Isoflavones	1	2
Kombucha Tea	1	2
Lactobacillus helveticus	1	2
Noni	1	2
Palm Oil	1	2
Plantago asiatica	1	2
Plum	1	2
Prickly Pear Cactus	1	2
Propolis: Bee	1	2
Pumpkin Seed Oil/Meal	1	2
Rice Protein	1	2
Soy	1	2
Soy Sauce	1	2
Squalene	1	2
Sumac	1	2
Tamarind	1	2
Thymoquinone	1	2
Turmeric	1	2
Turmeric: Fermented	1	2
Vaccenic acid	1	2
Vinegar	1	2
White Button Mushroom	1	2
Bergamot orange	1	1
Black Pepper	1	1
Buckwheat	1	1
Cannabis	1	1
Garcinia dulcis	1	1
Green Leafy Vegetables	1	1
Lactobacillus fermentum	1	1
Lauric acid	1	1
Piperine	1	1
Pterostilbene	1	1
Punicalagin	1	1
Quercetin	1	1
Sprouts	1	1
Tocotrienol: Delta	1	1
Tocotrienols	1	1
Beet	1	0
Pine Nut	1	0

Name	AC	CK
Statin Drugs	14	115
Lovastatin	4	50
Simvastatin	4	50
Pravastatin	3	31
Atorvastatin	3	22
Insulin	2	20
Aluminum	1	10
Lead	1	10
Pioglitazone (trade Name Actos)	1	2
Fenofibrates	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet	3	21
Dietary Modification: Paleolithic/Stone Age Diet	1	10
Exercise	1	10
Meditation	1	10
Thermal Therapy: Far-Infrared	1	10
Yoga	1	10

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Barley and beta-glucan isolated from barley lower total and LDL cholesterol.Dec 01, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 Dec ;64(12):1472-80. Epub 2010 Oct 6. PMID: 20924392

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2010

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan

Diseases : High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents

Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Randomized Controlled Trials As Topic

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Consuming oats or oat-containing food products reduces serum cholesterol in lean, overweight, or obese male and female adults without diabetes.Nov 30, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Dec ;100(6):1413-21. Epub 2014 Oct 15. PMID: 25411276

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2015 ;10(10):e0139795. Epub 2015 Oct 16. PMID: 26473340

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2017 Dec ;35:140-144. Epub 2017 Nov 9. PMID: 29154060

Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2017

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Olive leaf extract, Red Yeast Rice

Diseases : Dyslipidemias, High Cholesterol, Statin-Induced Pathologies

Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic

Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts

Problem Substances : Statin Drugs

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A diet high in plant sterols, vegetable proteins, viscous fibers and almonds is as effective as the statin drug lovastatin in managing hypercholesterolemia. Jul 23, 2003

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Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2003 Jul 23;290(4):502-10. PMID: 12876093

Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2002 Feb 6;287(5):598-605. PMID: 11829698

Article Published Date : Feb 06, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diseases : High Cholesterol, Hypertension

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Therapeutic Action Synergy with Drugs

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Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction, Significant Treatment Outcome , Supplementation, Weight Loss

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Administration of 240 mg of anthocyanins a day for 30 days caused a substantial increase of glutathione peroxidase and catalase activities. While decreasing the lead, aluminum and cooper concentrations.Oct 31, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2005 Nov ;19(113):651-3. PMID: 16498804

Beta glucan increases serum nitric oxide in hypercholesteremic patients.Jan 01, 2014

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Cookies enriched with psyllium or oat bran lower plasma LDL cholesterol in normal and hypercholesterolemic men.Aug 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Saudi Med J. 2008 Sep;29(9):1280-4. PMID: 18813412

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Ginger

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, High Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia

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Goji berry intake has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects in overweight and hypercholesterolemic subjects.Jan 17, 2017

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Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2017 Jan 18 ;65(2):309-316. Epub 2017 Jan 9. PMID: 28027641

Article Published Date : Jan 17, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Clin Nutr. 2015 May 29. Epub 2015 May 29. PMID: 26093535

Article Published Date : May 28, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), Green Tea

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, Obesity

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents

Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Significant Treatment Outcome

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Increased dietary ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and extra virgin olive oil have beneficial synergistic effects on lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in patients with MetS.May 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Nutrition. 2015 Jun ;31(6):834-40. Epub 2015 Jan 3. PMID: 25933490

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Pubmed Data : Lipids Health Dis. 2017 May 30 ;16(1):101. Epub 2017 May 30. PMID: 28558718

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Pubmed Data : FEBS Lett. 1997 Jun 30;410(2-3):254-8. PMID: 9237640

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2004 Dec;31 Suppl 2:S37-8. PMID: 15649284

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2004

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Macadamia, Palmitoleic acid

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio

Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic

Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked

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Milled flaxseed lowers total and LDL cholesterol in patients with peripheral artery disease.Mar 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2015 Apr ;145(4):749-57. Epub 2015 Feb 18. PMID: 25694068

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Res Pract. 2013 Oct ;7(5):373-9. Epub 2013 Oct 1. PMID: 24133616

Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2013

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Onion

Diseases : Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention, High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Risk Reduction

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Oral curcumin positively modulates blood lipid levels and lipid peroxidation.Oct 01, 1992

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Pubmed Data : Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1992 Oct;36(4):273-5. PMID: 1291482

Pubmed Data : Ann Nutr Metab. 2013 ;62(1):1-6. Epub 2012 Nov 17. PMID: 23171573

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Am Heart J. 2002 Feb;143(2):356-65. PMID: 11835043

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Policosanol

Diseases : Cholesterol: High

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Protective Effects of Nigella sativa on Metabolic Syndrome in Menopausal WomenDec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2008 Oct-Dec;52(4):420-4. PMID: 19585761

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2008

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, High Cholesterol

Therapeutic Actions : Meditation , Yoga

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Pubmed Data : Ann Nutr Metab. 2008;52(4):322-8. Epub 2008 Aug 19. PMID: 18714150

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Spirulina

Diseases : High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors, Interleukin-2 upregulation, Interleukin-6 Downregulation

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Statin drugs reduce coq10 levels which may result in mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular damage. Mar 01, 1993

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Pharmacol. 1993 Mar;33(3):226-9. PMID: 8463436

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1993

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Drug-Induced Toxicity , High Cholesterol, Myopathies

Additional Keywords : Drug-Nutrient Depletion, Statin-Coq10 Depletion

Problem Substances : Lovastatin, Pravastatin , Simvastatin, Statin Drugs

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Cytotoxic

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Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Oct;92(4):723-32. Epub 2010 Jul 21. PMID: 20660224

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Pubmed Data : JAMA. 1994 Nov 2;272(17):1335-40. PMID: 7772105

Article Published Date : Nov 02, 1994

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Cardiac Mortality , Coronary Artery Disease, High Cholesterol, Myocardial Infarction

Additional Keywords : Cholesterol Myth, Risk Reduction

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These results suggest that repeated sauna therapy may protect against oxidative stress, which leads to the prevention of atherosclerosis.Feb 29, 2004

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Pubmed Data : Jpn Heart J. 2004 Mar ;45(2):297-303. PMID: 15090706

β-glucans reduce LDL cholesterol in patients with myasthenia gravis.Feb 01, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2013 Feb ;67(2):226-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. PMID: 23187951

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2013

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Beta-glucan

Diseases : High Cholesterol, Myasthenia Gravis

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents

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This study provides the first evidence that lycopene inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestinal cells.Aug 11, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Mol Nutr Food Res. 2015 Aug 12. Epub 2015 Aug 12. PMID: 26264562

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Pubmed Data : An Acad Bras Cienc. 2013 Mar ;85(1):355-63. Epub 2013 Mar 1. PMID: 23460435

Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2013

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Camu Camu

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, Obesity, Triglycerides: Elevated

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hypolipidemic, Insulin Down-Regulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor

Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction

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Apple cider vinegar induced a protective effect against erythrocyte, kidney, and liver oxidative injury, and lowered the serum lipid levels in mice fed high cholesterol.Jul 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : J Membr Biol. 2014 Aug ;247(8):667-73. Epub 2014 Jun 4. PMID: 24894721

Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2014

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Apple Cider Vinegar

Diseases : High Cholesterol, High Fat Diet

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Renoprotective

Additional Keywords : Increased Bioavailability

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Ashwaganda has significant cholesterol lowering and blood lipid modulating effects in the rat experimental model.Mar 01, 2001

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Pubmed Data : Caries Res. 2001 Mar-Apr;35(2):125-8. PMID: 16713218

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2001

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Ashwagandha

Diseases : Cholesterol: High

Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic

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Astaxanthin prevented hypercholesterolemia-induced protein oxidation and protein oxidation per se. Jun 30, 2012

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2012 Jul ;51(1):42-9. Epub 2012 Jun 8. PMID: 22798712

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2012

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Astaxanthin

Diseases : Cholesterol: Oxidation, High Cholesterol, Lipid Peroxidation

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Atorvastatin increases myocardial indices of oxidative stress in a porcine model of hypercholesterolemia and chronic ischemia.Jul 01, 2008

Black raspberry oil significantly lowers triglycerides and positively modulates cholesterol levels in hamsters.May 06, 2011

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Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2011 May 6. Epub 2011 May 6. PMID: 21548801

Article Published Date : May 06, 2011

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Black Raspberry Seed

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, Triglycerides: Elevated

Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic

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Boiled oatmeal is more effective in improving cholesterol metabolism than brewed oatmeal.Oct 24, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Lipids Health Dis. 2015 Oct 24 ;14:135. Epub 2015 Oct 24. PMID: 26498197

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Pubmed Data : Avicenna J Phytomed. 2015 May-Jun;5(3):203-9. PMID: 26101753

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2015

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Celery

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, Hypertension, Triglycerides: Elevated

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Antihypertensive Agents, Hypolipidemic

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Chlorophytum borivilianum has an ameliorative effect on lipid metabolism in hyperlipidemic rats. Mar 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2007 Mar;34(3):244-9. PMID: 17250646

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Pubmed Data : J Environ Biol. 2008 Jan;29(1):53-6. PMID: 18831331

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Pubmed Data : Mol Cell Biochem. 1997 Jan;166(1-2):169-75. PMID: 9046034

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1997

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Curcumin

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, Diabetes: Cardiovascular Illness, Hyperlipidemia, Triglycerides: Elevated

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Curcumin prevents restenosis in a rabbit artery stent model. Nov 15, 2009

Deep-sea water improves cardiovascular hemodynamics in rabbits with elevated cholesterol. Jan 01, 2008

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Pubmed Data : Biol Pharm Bull. 2008 Jan;31(1):38-44. PMID: 18175939

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Water: Deep Sea

Diseases : Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Hypertension

Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive

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Dietary CCGG supplementation may exert potential effects on ameliorating hyperlipidaemia, insulin resistance, liver steatosis and related inflammation.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2015 ;15:269. Epub 2015 Aug 12. PMID: 26264374

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Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2014 Jan 8 ;62(1):229-34. Epub 2013 Dec 23. PMID: 24341731

Article Published Date : Jan 07, 2014

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Moringa oleifera has a cholesterol lowering effect in an animal model. Jun 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2003 Jun;86(2-3):191-5. PMID: 12738086

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2003

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Moringa oleifera

Diseases : Cholesterol: High, High Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia

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Nigerian propolis confers protection against hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in both liver and pancreas of adult Wistar rats.Mar 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : J Intercult Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Apr-Jun;4(2):102-8. Epub 2015 Feb 16. PMID: 26401394

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2015

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Propolis: Bee

Diseases : High Cholesterol, Hyperglycemia, Oxidative Stress, Triglycerides: Elevated

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Pancreato Protective Agents, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation

Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

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Pubmed Data : Int J Oncol. 2008 Dec;33(6):1307-13. PMID: 19175365

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2008

Supplementation of whole persimmon leaf improves lipid profiles and suppresses body weight gain in rats fed high-fat diet.Nov 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2006 Nov;44(11):1875-83. Epub 2006 Jul 6. PMID: 16904806

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Jan ;97:300-309. Epub 2017 Nov 6. PMID: 29091879

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2018

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Res. 2010 Jan;30(1):49-56. PMID: 20116660

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : White Button Mushroom

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents

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Beta-glucans interact with lipids and biliary salts in the bowel to consequently reduce cholesterol levels.Apr 01, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Med. 2018 Apr ;41(4):1799-1808. Epub 2018 Jan 22. PMID: 29393350

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2018

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber

Diseases : High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents

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Beta-glucans, fungal sterols, and other water-soluble compounds in mushrooms modulate genes involved in cholesterol homeostasis.Jan 24, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2018 Jan 24 ;9(1):53-69. PMID: 29177335

Article Published Date : Jan 24, 2018

Study Type : Commentary

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Substances : Mushrooms: All

Diseases : High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Black pepper and piperine reduce cholesterol uptake and enhance translocation of cholesterol transporter proteins.Mar 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : J Nat Med. 2013 Apr ;67(2):303-10. Epub 2012 Jun 27. PMID: 22736065

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2013

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Black Pepper, Piperine

Diseases : High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2008 Mar;47(2):68-79. Epub 2008 Feb 26. PMID: 18301937

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber, Oats

Diseases : Celiac Disease, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, High Cholesterol

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Olive oil consumption increases HDL-cholesterol levels, while decreasing LDL-cholesterol levels, LDL susceptibility to oxidation and lipid peroxidation.Mar 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Med Health R I. 2006 Mar;89(3):113. PMID: 16596937

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006

Study Type : Commentary

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Substances : Olive

Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Cholesterol: Oxidation, HDL: Low, High Cholesterol

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet

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Plant sterols reduce LDL cholesterolJan 01, 2008

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : High Cholesterol

Problem Substances : Pravastatin , Statin Drugs

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Statin drugs may induce selenium deficiency which may explain many of its enigmatic side effects.Mar 13, 2004

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Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2004 Mar 13;363(9412):892-4. PMID: 15031036

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Rev. 2011 Jun ;69(6):299-309. PMID: 21631511

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2011

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber

Diseases : High Cholesterol

Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents

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The present study thus demonstrates the ability of morelloflavone from G. dulcis to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase in vitro.Feb 28, 2011

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Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2011 Mar ;25(3):424-8. Epub 2010 Aug 23. PMID: 20734327

Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2011

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A nutraceutical combination has shown to be an effective product for the improvement of the lipid profile.Apr 26, 2016

Barley and beta-glucan isolated from barley lower total and LDL cholesterol.Dec 01, 2010

Consuming oats or oat-containing food products reduces serum cholesterol in lean, overweight, or obese male and female adults without diabetes.Nov 30, 2014

Consumption of green tea EGCG resulted in a significant reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.Jun 19, 2016

Consumption of rice bran oil can reduce LDL-C and total cholesterol concentrations.Jun 15, 2016

High-walnut-enriched diets significantly decrease total and LDL cholesterol. Jul 01, 2009

Lowering serum cholesterol concentrations does not reduce mortality and is unlikely to prevent coronary heart disease. Jul 04, 1992

Nigella Sativa has a significant impact on plasma lipid concentrations, leading to lower total cholesterol.Feb 09, 2016

Non-soy legume consumption lowers cholesterol levels.Nov 23, 2009

Oat beta-glucan has a lowering effect on LDL-C, non HDL-C, and apolipoprotein B.Oct 01, 2016

Panax ginseng extract may induce an improvement in blood lipid profile mainly by a reduction in total and LDL-cholesterol levels.Jul 13, 2019

Pistachio-enriched and walnut-enriched diet could lower triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol.Nov 26, 2019

Probiotic supplementation could be useful in the primary prevention of hypercholesterolemia.Dec 31, 2014

Red yeast rice supplementation has beneficial effects on cholesterol levels.Jul 31, 2017

The use of statins for LDL suppression is associated with increased risk for cancer.Jul 31, 2007

This meta-analysis showed a significant effect of supplementation with Spirulina in reducing plasma concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL-C, triglycerides and elevating those of HDL-C.Sep 24, 2015

A combination of red yeast rice and olive extract in high-risk hypercholesterolemic patients, without inducing new-onset SAMS.Nov 30, 2017

A diet high in plant sterols, vegetable proteins, viscous fibers and almonds is as effective as the statin drug lovastatin in managing hypercholesterolemia. Jul 23, 2003

A dose-dependent reduction in LDL-C levels with oat cereals supports the independent hypocholesterolemic effects of beta-glucan.Apr 10, 1991

A fermented milk containing whey protein concentrate has a positive effect on serum lipids and blood pressure in rats and healthy men.Feb 01, 2000

A macadamia nut-rich diet reduces total and LDL-cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women.Mar 01, 2009

A Mediterranean diet in adults with mild abdominal obesity improves serum lipids and insulin sensitivity. Aug 17, 2009

A modified Mediterranean-type diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids efficiently potentiated the cholesterol-lowering effect of simvastatin, counteracted the fasting insulin-elevating effect of simvastatin, and, unlike simvastatin, did not decrease serum levelsFeb 06, 2002

A nut-enriched diet has cholesterol-lowering properties, and olive oil has a cholesterol-lowering property independent of its fatty acid content. May 31, 2011

A pistachio rich diet improves blood glucose level, endothelial function, and some indices of inflammation and oxidative status in healthy young men.Jul 30, 2009

ABG supplementation reduced atherogenic markers and thus may have a cardioprotective effect beyond the gold standard medication in patients with mild hypercholesterolemia.Aug 31, 2014

Addition of green plant membranes as a dietary supplement once daily induces weight loss, improves obesity related risk factors, and reduces the urge for palatable food.Sep 30, 2014

Administration of 240 mg of anthocyanins a day for 30 days caused a substantial increase of glutathione peroxidase and catalase activities. While decreasing the lead, aluminum and cooper concentrations.Oct 31, 2005

An anthocyanin mixture reduced the inflammatory response in hypercholesterolemic subjects.Aug 31, 2013

An Intervention with royal jelly for three months considerably lowered the total cholesterol and LDL-c levels.Nov 30, 2017

An oat bran enriched diet improves the lipid profile in patients with an increased coronary heart disease risk. A controlled randomized lifestyle intervention study.Jan 01, 2003

Atorvastatin causes insulin resistance and increases ambient glycemia in hypercholesterolemic patientsMar 23, 2010

Atorvastatin reduces serum coenzyme Q10 levels (reduced and oxidized forms) in patients with high cholesterol.Jan 01, 2005

Bamboo shoots as a dietary fiber source has beneficial effects on lipid profile and bowel function.Oct 01, 2008

Barley beta-glucan lowers cholesterol and increases fecal bile acid and short chain fatty acid secretion in mildly hypercholesteremic individuals.Jun 20, 2018

Beta glucan increases serum nitric oxide in hypercholesteremic patients.Jan 01, 2014

Beta-glucan-rich oat products reduce total cholesterol and LDL-C in mildly hypercholesteremic overweight adults.Apr 01, 2012

Bioactive oat β-glucan reduces LDL cholesterol in Caucasians and non-Caucasians.Nov 25, 2011

Cissus quadrangularis formulation appears to be useful in the management of weight loss and metabolic syndrome.Jan 01, 2006

Coconut kernel protein favorably modifies the effect of coconut oil on serum lipids.Jan 01, 1999

Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults.Jan 01, 2007

Consumption of olive oil polyphenols decreased plasma LDL concentrations and LDL atherogenicity in healthy young men.Jun 30, 2015

Cookies enriched with psyllium or oat bran lower plasma LDL cholesterol in normal and hypercholesterolemic men.Aug 01, 2007

Cranberry extract has a favorble effect on blood lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes. Dec 01, 2008

Daily consumption of 40g of oat bran decreases insulin resistance parameters.Jan 16, 2016

Daily consumption of a plant sterol-enriched soy drink significantly decreased total, non-HDL and LDL cholesterol. Feb 01, 2005

Deep sea water was effective in reducing blood total cholesterol and LDL-C, and also in decreasing lipid peroxidation in hypercholesterolemic subjects.May 31, 2012

Dietary phytosterols improve whole-body cholesterol metabolism in a dose-dependent manner. Jan 01, 2010

Dietary supplementation with chickpeas for at least 5 weeks results in small but significant reductions in serum total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterols in adult women and men.Jan 01, 2006

Diets containing peanuts improve serum lipoprotein profiles.Jul 01, 1997

Effects of milk products fermented by Bifidobacterium longum on blood lipids in rats and healthy adult male volunteers.Jun 30, 2003

Evidence from two independent human studies indicates that consumption of high glucoraphanin broccoli significantly reduces plasma LDL-C.Apr 30, 2015

EVOO has beneficial effect on post-prandial glycemic and LDL-C profiles.Dec 31, 2014

Exercise has a therapeutic effect on improving HDL/LDL balance and cholesterol levels in men and women. Jul 02, 1998

Flaxseed may reduce circulating total and LDL-cholesterol levels.Aug 01, 2009

Ginger has a significant lipid lowering effect compared to placebo. Sep 01, 2008

Goji berry intake has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects in overweight and hypercholesterolemic subjects.Jan 17, 2017

Guggul may be beneficial against atherogenesis via lipid lowering and inhibition of LDL oxidation.Feb 01, 2004

Hazelnut consumption has a beneficial effect on plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein profiles in hypercholesterolemic subjects. Jul 22, 2009

High molecular weight beta glucan reduces total cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults, the effect of which may be influenced by CYP7A1 genetic status.Jan 01, 2016

High-dose green tea extract resulted in significant weight loss, reduced waist circumference, and a consistent decrease in total cholesterol and LDL plasma levels.May 28, 2015

Increased dietary ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and extra virgin olive oil have beneficial synergistic effects on lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in patients with MetS.May 31, 2015

Instant oatmeal consumed daily for 6 weeks significantly increased fiber intake and decreased major risk factors for CVD in Chinese adults with hypercholesterolemia.Aug 06, 2012

Intake of partially defatted Brazil nut flour reduces serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic patientsDec 31, 2014

Kale juice significantly improves blood lipid profiles in hypercholesterolemic men.Apr 01, 2008

Konjac fiber is an effective cholesterol-lowering dietary adjunct.Mar 01, 1995

Krill oil improves blood lipid profiles.Dec 01, 2004

Lactic-fermented egg white reduced serum cholesterol concentrations in mildly hypercholesterolemic Japanese men.May 29, 2017

Lignan content of the flaxseed influences its biological effects in healthy men and women.May 31, 2013

Lovastatin decreases coenzyme Q levels associated with compromised cardiac function in humans.Nov 01, 1990

Lovastatin enhances the susceptibility of LDL cholesterol to oxidation.Jun 30, 1997

Lower LDL cholesterol levels in patients on statin drugs is associated with higher all-cause mortality. Dec 15, 1995

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