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HypoCol (red yeast rice) lowers plasma cholesterol - a randomized placebo controlled study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20636227     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: The primary endpoint in our study was to investigate the effect of a red yeast rice (RYR) product on plasma lipids. DESIGN: A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study was performed. Patients were randomized to either RYR (HypoCol, 4 capsules/day) (n=22) or placebo (n=20) for 16 weeks. Inclusion criteria were male or female, 18-75 years, LDL-cholesterol between 3.0 and 6.0 mmol/L, fasting triglyceride level less than 4.5 mmol/L. RESULTS: Patients receiving RYR experienced a significant reduction in LDL-cholesterol (23.0%) and total cholesterol (15.5%) compared to placebo after 16 weeks of treatment (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The tested red yeast rice product demonstrated a significant cholesterol lowering effect compared to placebo, and was well tolerated in this Caucasian population.
Authors:
Martin Prøven Bogsrud; Leiv Ose; Gisle Langslet; Inger Ottestad; Ellen Charlotte Strøm; Tor-Arne Hagve; Kjetil Retterstøl
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Scandinavian cardiovascular journal : SCJ     Volume:  44     ISSN:  1651-2006     ISO Abbreviation:  Scand. Cardiovasc. J.     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-19     Completed Date:  2010-11-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9708377     Medline TA:  Scand Cardiovasc J     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  197-200     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Lipid Clinic, Rikshospitalet, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. martin.proven.bogsrud@rikshospitalet.no
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Bank Name/Acc. No.:
ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT00114855
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological Markers / blood
Biological Products / therapeutic use*
Blood Glucose / metabolism
C-Reactive Protein / metabolism
Cholesterol / blood*
Cholesterol, LDL / blood
Dietary Supplements*
Double-Blind Method
Down-Regulation
Female
Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated / metabolism
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Hypercholesterolemia / blood,  drug therapy*
Male
Middle Aged
Norway
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Triglycerides / blood
Young Adult
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biological Markers; 0/Biological Products; 0/Blood Glucose; 0/Cholesterol, LDL; 0/Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated; 0/Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; 0/Triglycerides; 0/red yeast rice; 57-88-5/Cholesterol; 9007-41-4/C-Reactive Protein

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