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Trial reportNutrients2024

LDL-Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of a Dietary Supplement Containing Onion and Garlic Extract Used in Healthy Volunteers.

Teresa Vezza, Enrique Guillamón, Jorge García-García, Alberto Baños, Nuria Mut-Salud, Jose David García-López, Germán O Gómez-Fernández, Alba Rodriguez-Nogales, Julio Gálvez, Juristo Fonollá

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Trial report in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Teresa VezzaDigestive System Service, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, Spain.
Enrique GuillamónDMC Research Center, 18620 Granada, Spain.
Jorge García-GarcíaInstituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-0925-9441
Alberto BañosDMC Research Center, 18620 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-1691-2587
Nuria Mut-SaludDMC Research Center, 18620 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0009-0003-2125-9548
Jose David García-LópezDMC Research Center, 18620 Granada, Spain.
Germán O Gómez-FernándezDepartment of Sciences, Public University of Navarra, 31006 Pamplona, Spain.ORCID 0009-0003-3012-5007
Alba Rodriguez-NogalesInstituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1927-0628
Julio GálvezInstituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6876-3782
Juristo FonolláDepartment of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.

Funding

Junta de Andalucía CTS 164Unidad de Excelencia para el Estudio de los Trastornos del Envejecimiento (UNETE) UNETE
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hypercholesterolemia plays a pivotal role in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases, and its prevention seems to be a crucial healthcare strategy to ameliorate these conditions. Subjects with mild hypercholesterolemia are frequently advised against using cholesterol-lowering drugs due to potential side effects, with an emphasis instead on prioritizing dietary adjustments and lifestyle modifications as the primary strategy. In this context, the use of dietary supplements based on medicinal plants may be recommended as a complementary approach to managing elevated cholesterol levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and potential therapeutic effectiveness of a standardized formulation containing extracts from garlic and onions in addressing the health concerns of individuals with slightly elevated cholesterol levels. A controlled, randomized, double-blind, two parallel-group study was conducted over 8 weeks, with clinical visits scheduled at baseline, weeks 2 and 4, as well as at the end of the study. The results revealed significant reductions in both low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol levels among participants who received the extract. Additionally, improvements in blood pressure, as well as in oxidative and inflammatory markers were observed, thus suggesting its potential as a valuable therapeutic intervention for managing mild hypercholesterolemia.

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Cholesterol, LDLDietary SupplementsGarlicHypercholesterolemiaOnionsPlant ExtractsAdultAnticholesteremic AgentsBiomarkersBlood PressureDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHealthy VolunteersHumansMaleMiddle AgedAnticholesteremic AgentsBiomarkersCholesterol, LDLPlant Extractsgarlichypercholesterolemialow-density lipoprotein cholesterolonionorganosulfur compounds

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PMID39203947
PMCPMC11356941

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