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Efficacy, side effects, adherence, affordability, and procurement of dietary supplements for treating hypercholesterolemia: a narrative review
| Title: | Efficacy, side effects, adherence, affordability, and procurement of dietary supplements for treating hypercholesterolemia: a narrative review |
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| Authors: | Isabel von Känel-Cordoba, Katharina Wirnitzer, Katja Weiss, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Asli Devrim-Lanpir, Lee Hill, Thomas Rosemann, Beat Knechtle |
| Source: | Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Vol 43, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: | BMC, 2024. |
| Publication Year: | 2024 |
| Collection: | LCC:Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases LCC:Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject Terms: | Hypercholesterolemia, LDL, Dietary supplements, Statins [Supplementary Concept], Red yeast rice, Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases, RC620-627, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270 |
| More Details: | Abstract Introduction : Statins are effective in reducing high cholesterol levels; however, due to associated side effects, many patients actively seek alternative medications. This review evaluates the efficacy, side effects, patient adherence, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility of dietary supplements (DS) as a treatment option for hypercholesterolemia. Methods This narrative review compares red yeast rice (RYR), flaxseed, artichokes, bergamot, Ayurvedic mixtures (with garlic as a prominent ingredient), and statins for treating hypercholesterolemia. We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases for studies published between 2012 and 2024 using “hypercholesterolemia” in combination with a dietary supplement (red yeast rice, flaxseed, artichokes, garlic, or bergamot). The selected articles were published until 28th January 2024 with no language restrictions. Results Study results suggest that alternative treatments using dietary supplements such as flaxseed, bergamot, or red yeast rice may effectively reduce cholesterol levels, with the specific value varying based on the study. Conclusion The following natural ingredients - red yeast rice, artichoke extract, bergamot, garlic, and flaxseed - have been specifically selected for their cholesterol-lowering properties. Based on consistent usage, except for aged garlic extract, these ingredients appear to have a beneficial impact on cholesterol levels. (1) It is advisable to conduct a comprehensive cohort study to assess the efficacy of relevant dietary supplements, particularly red yeast rice, bergamot, and flaxseed, in treating hypercholesterolemia. This is important due to the varying effectiveness of alternative treatments. However, there are lingering concerns regarding the lack of supervision and quality control that require attention. (2) Further research into the specific molecular composition and the underlying mechanisms by which it reduces cholesterol levels is warranted. |
| Document Type: | article |
| File Description: | electronic resource |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 2072-1315 |
| Relation: | https://doaj.org/toc/2072-1315 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s41043-024-00679-0 |
| Access URL: | https://doaj.org/article/aa28edc895154bd491234accc94d1ec1 |
| Accession Number: | edsdoj.28edc895154bd491234accc94d1ec1 |
| Database: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
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| ISSN: | 20721315 |
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| DOI: | 10.1186/s41043-024-00679-0 |
| Published in: | Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition |
| Language: | English |