Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism STUDIES

Highlights Preliminary open-label study (n=69 men) Extended-release wax-matrix nicotinic acid supports HDL metabolism Effective dosage is 1,500 to 2,000 mg/day for 4 months Changes in HDL cholesterol mediated by plasma...

Highlights Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Participants include 55 patients with statin-induced muscle pain CoQ10 significantly reduces muscle pain and interference with daily activities Effective dosage is 50 mg, twice daily, for 30 days...

Highlights Randomized, open-label study with 86 adults Supplementing with phytosterols offer clinical value for achieving cholesterol goals Effective amount provides free (unesterified) plant sterols (1,000 mg, twice daily). Summary This randomized,...

Highlights Comparison study: exercise alone, extended-release WMNA alone, or combination therapy Combination therapy better for cardiovascular support Effective WMNA dosage: 1,500 m/day Summary This clinical trial compared the effects of exercise...

Highlights p-Methoxycinnamic acid diester (PCO-C) naturally occurs in carnauba wax PCO-C significantly modulates cholesterol metabolism in mouse model Results suggest potential therapeutic value for cholesterol health Summary This study was...