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Extract from Silybum marianum as a nutraceutical: a double-blind placebo-controlled study in healthy young men

Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2001
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the effect of an extract from Silybum marianum seeds (ESM, milk thistle extract) on lipid and liver parameters and the antioxidant capacity of serum was investigated in 29 healthy men aged 18-32 ...
V. Šimánek, N. Škottová, J. Bartek, J. Psotová, P. Kosina, L. Balejová, J. Ulrichová   +6 more
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The Effect of Moderate Intensity Fun Aerobic Gym on HDL-C and LDL- C on Overweight Women

Folia Medica Indonesiana, 2021
Overweight and obesity is a major health problem in throughout the world. Hyperlipidemia and obesity are risk factor the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.
Zanuar Bagus Saputro, Tjitra Wardani, Purwo Sri Rejeki   +2 more
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Causal relevance of blood lipid fractions in the development of carotid atherosclerosis: Mendelian randomization analysis. [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), a subclinical measure of atherosclerosis, is associated with risk of coronary heart disease events. Statins reduce progression of CIMT and coronary heart disease risk in proportion to the reduction in ...
Baldassarre, Damiano, Casas, Juan-Pablo, de Faire, Ulf, Deanfield, John, Drenos, Fotios, Gertow, Karl, Gigante, Bruna, Hamsten, Anders, Hingorani, Aroon D, Holmes, Michael V, Humphries, Steve E, Kivimaki, Mika, Kumari, Meena, Langenberg, Claudia, Sennblad, Bengt, Shah, Sonia, Strawbridge, Rona J, Swerdlow, Daniel I, Talmud, Philippa J, Tremoli, Elena, Veglia, Fabrizio, Wareham, Nick, Whittaker, John   +22 more
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Short-term effects of treadmill exercise on metabolic, physiological and hemodynamic functions of apparently healthy individuals.

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60 to 85% of the population worldwide does not engage in enough activity; making physical inactivity the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality.
Nkiruka Peace Ojiako
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Study of lipid profile for psoriatic patients in AL-Anbar governorate. [PDF]

مجلة جامعة الانبار للعلوم الصرفة, 2014
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition which affects approximately 1-3% of the world's population (1). It appears as red plaques covered with silvery scale that flakes away from the skin.Psoriatic plaques are often found on the elbows, scalp ...
Wajeeh Y. Mohammed, Abdullah S. Al-Hasan, Ausama A. Faisal   +2 more
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Soluble levels of receptor for advanced glycation endproducts and dysfunctional high-density lipoprotein in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus: ACTG NWCS332. [PDF]

, 2018
The role of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) function and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in HIV-related atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is unclear.
Aberg, Judith A, Currier, Judith S, Danoff, Ann, Kelesidis, Theodoros, Kendall, Michelle A, Schmidt, Ann Marie   +5 more
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Combination of Policosanol (Raydel^®) and Atorvastatin Improve High-Density Lipoproteins and Antioxidant Abilities to Protect Vital Organs and Fertility in Hyperlipidemic/Hyperglycemic Zebrafish

Pharmaceuticals
Objectives: The study explores the comparative effects of atorvastatin (ATV), policosanol (PCO), and their combination (ATV+PCO) on metabolic stress and associated organ damage in hyperlipidemic–hyperglycemic zebrafish.
Kyung-Hyun Cho, Ashutosh Bahuguna, Ji-Eun Kim, Sang Hyuk Lee, Yunki Lee, Cheolmin Jeon, Seung Hee Baek, Krismala Djayanti   +7 more
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The Effect of Zam-zam Water to the Lipid Profile (HDL & LDL) at White Mouse (Rattus novergicus)

Mutiara Medika, 2019
The estimates from the experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that 50% of the 12 million world population die from coronary heart disease blood vessel disease.
Yhang Lidi Tama, Sagiran Sagiran
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Determinants of HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity after Virgin Olive Oil Ingestion: Interrelationships with Fluidity of HDL Monolayer [PDF]

, 2018
Scope: Cholesterol efflux capacity of HDL (CEC) is inversely associated with cardiovascular risk. HDL composition, fluidity, oxidation, and size are related with CEC.
Castañer, Olga, Catalán, Úrsula, Covas, Maria Isabel, Fernández Castillejo, Sara, Hernáez, Álvaro, Mosse, Juana Inés, Motilva, Maria José, Pedret, Anna, Remaley, Alan T., Rubió, Laura, Solá, Rosa, Valls, Rosa M.   +11 more
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Cuban Sugarcane Wax Alcohol Supplementation Prevents Brain and Eye Damages of Zebrafish Exposed to High-Cholesterol and High-Galactose Diet for 30 Weeks: Protection of Myelin, Cornea, and Retina

Antioxidants
Cuban sugarcane wax alcohol (policosanol) is a blend of eight characteristic aliphatic alcohols extracted from the Cuban sugarcane and widely recognized for its multifunctional applications and therapeutic properties. In the present study, the potency of
Kyung-Hyun Cho, Ashutosh Bahuguna, Cheolmin Jeon, Sang Hyuk Lee, Yunki Lee, Seung Hee Baek, Chae-Eun Yang, Ji-Eun Kim, Krismala Djayanti   +8 more
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