Cholesterol Reduction

Probiotic strain may help manage CVD risks

16-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia may exert cardio-metabolic benefits in healthy adults, according to data from two parallel-armed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

CRN: AstraZeneca’s statin study slanted playing field in favor of drug

08-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent study on cholesterol outcomes that was publicized at a medical society meeting misses the point of supplementation and was slanted to make the case for a drug intervention, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.

Study shows adding artichoke to bergamot helps ameliorate ‘non responder’ issue

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that adding an artichoke leaf extract to a bergamot phytosome ingredient can benefit subjects with high cholesterol, even if those subjects had previously derived little benefit from bergamot alone.

Lutein supplements may enhance benefits of low-calorie diet: RCT

27-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Middle-aged obese people assigned to a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss may reap greater benefits with additional lutein supplementation, say findings from a double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Meta-analysis supports aronia’s heart health benefits

28-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with extracts from aronia berries may significantly improve biomarkers of heart health, including blood pressure and cholesterol levels, says a new meta-analysis.

EPA-rich microalgal oil may slash cholesterol levels in healthy individuals: RCT

02-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with an EPA-rich oil from Nannochloropsis microalgae may reduce total and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL) levels in healthy people, says a new study using Qualitas Health’s AlmegaPL.

Heat-killed Lactobacillus strain may slash inflammation in healthy overweight people

23-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 could enhance the response of immune T cells and suppress inflammation in the liver, says a new study from Japan.