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Abstract Title:

Short-Term Effects of Dry Extracts of Artichokeand Berberis in Hypercholesterolemic Patients Without Cardiovascular Disease.

Abstract Source:

Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 15 ;123(4):588-591. Epub 2018 Nov 23. PMID: 30528419

Abstract Author(s):

Arrigo Francesco Giuseppe Cicero, Federica Fogacci, Marilisa Bove, Marina Giovannini, Maddalena Veronesi, Claudio Borghi

Article Affiliation:

Arrigo Francesco Giuseppe Cicero

Abstract:

Hypercholesterolemia represents one of the main reversible cardiovascular risk factors. In this pilot clinical trial, we have tested the short-term efficacy and safety of a new combined cholesterol-lowering nutraceutical containing artichoke dry extract and berberine at enhanced bioavailability in subjects with moderate polygenic hypercholesterolemia in primary prevention for cardiovascular disease. After 2 months of treatment, the tested nutraceutical induced a significant reduction in plasma total cholesterol (-19%), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (-16%), non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (-19%) and triglyceride levels (-15%), in association with a standardized control diet. No side effect has been observed during the trial. In conclusion, on the short-term, the tested nutraceutical has been shown to be well tolerated and effective, even if not containing any statin-like compound.

Study Type : Human Study

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