Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism STUDIES

  Highlights Meta-analysis of 41 randomized, placebo-controlled trials (2,084 participants) Oral phytosterols increase blood levels (sitosterol and campesterol) Reduction in total cholesterol (5.9%) and LDL cholesterol (8.5%) also reported Dosage...

Highlights Long-term use supports optimal LDL cholesterol metabolism Effective dosage: 1,500 mg/day for 38 weeks Excellent treatment compliance with 79% of participants completing study Possible synergistic effect with oat bran...

Highlights Meta-analysis of 7 randomized, controlled trials involving over 660 participants Krill oil supplementation helps maintain blood lipids and lipoproteins in the normal range Most effective dosages are at least 2...

Highlights Meta-analysis of 15 RCTs with 825 participants Grape seed extract supports glucose balance, lipid metabolism and a healthy inflammatory response Dosages range from 100 mg/day to 2 g/day for 4...

Highlights 14 randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trials with over 9,000 participants Treatments ranged from 1,000 to 3,000 mg/day for 8 to 26 weeks Optimal lipoprotein(a) metabolism unrelated to dose, duration or change in HDL-C...