Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism STUDIES

Highlights Krill oil significantly reduces the plasma level of 2-AG  2-AG is an endocannabinoid that strongly correlates with metabolic health Effective dosage is 2 g/day for 4 weeks Summary This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot...

Highlights Krill oil helps maintain blood triglycerides in the normal range Corresponding increase in omega-3 index Effective supplementation amounts range from 1 to 4 g/day Benefits seen as early as 6...

Highlights Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (n=121 adults) Extended-release, wax-matrix nicotinic acid (1,500 mg/day) supports lipid metabolism Inositol hexanicotinate (so-called flush-free niacin) shows no evidence of bioavailability. Summary This randomized, double-blind,...

Highlights Meta-analysis of 6 robust, placebo-controlled trials (8 treatment arms) Statin drugs significantly reduce the blood level of CoQ10 (WMD -0.44 mmol/L) CoQ10 depletion profiles are similar for all four...

Highlights Meta-analysis of 84 randomized, controlled trials involving over 6,800 participants Dose-response curves predicts absolute (mmol/L) and relative (%) effect of phytosterols on LDL cholesterol Recommend daily dosage of phytosterols (2 g)...