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9 Diseases Researched for Statin Alternatives
NameACCKFocus
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio110Locked
Endothelial Dysfunction110Locked
Hypercholesterolemia110Locked
Inflammation110Locked
Oxidative Stress110Locked
Aortic Plaques12Locked
Atherosclerosis12Locked
Hyperlipidemia12Locked
Intima Media Thickening 12Locked
5 Substances Researched for Statin Alternatives
NameACCKFocus
Curcumin110Locked
Policosanol110Locked
Fermented Foods and Beverages12Locked
Kimchi12Locked
Pineapple12Locked
3 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Statin Alternatives
NameACCKFocus
Anticholesteremic Agents110Locked
Interleukin-6 Downregulation110Locked
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor110Locked

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4 Abstracts with Statin Alternatives Research

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A standardized preparation of curcuminoids compares favorably with atorvastatin on endothelial dysfunction in association with reductions in inflammatory cytokines and markers of oxidative stress. Jan 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Drugs R D. 2008;9(4):243-50. PMID: 18588355
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Curcumin
Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Drug: Atorvastatin, Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Statin Alternatives
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Policosanol is superior to lovastatin and simvastatin in positively modulating blood lipid profiles. Mar 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Rev Med Chil. 1999 Mar;127(3):286-94. PMID: 10436712
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords : Drug: Lovastatin, Drug: Simvastatin, Statin Alternatives, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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A compound in Kimchi (fermented cabbage) is superior to simvastatin in inhibiting atherosclerosis in rabbits.Dec 12, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Dec 12;55(25):10486-92. Epub 2007 Nov 16. PMID: 18004805
Article Published Date : Dec 12, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fermented Foods and Beverages, Kimchi
Diseases : Aortic Plaques, Atherosclerosis, Intima Media Thickening
Additional Keywords : Drug: Simvastatin, Food as Medicine, Hall of Fame, Statin Alternatives, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Pineapple leaves have hypolipidemic activity in mice similar to statins.Mar 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Pharmacol Sci. 2007 Mar;103(3):267-74. PMID: 17380035
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Pineapple
Diseases : Hyperlipidemia
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Plant Extracts, Statin Alternatives

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