Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.) has different medicinal applications in folk medicine of Iran.
Berberine, an alkaloid constituent of this plant, is present in the roots, rhizomes, stem, and …

Statin therapy is generally well tolerated and very effective in the prevention and treatment of
cardiovascular disease, regardless of cholesterol levels; however, it can be associated with …

The incidences of diabetic mellitus and other metabolic diseases such as hypertension and
hyperlipidemia are increasing worldwide; however, the current treatment is not able to …

PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9) is a liver secretory enzyme that
regulates plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (LDL-C) levels through …

Dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia are associated with an increased risk of ischemic
cardiovascular disease. Positive effects of a nutraceutical combination comprising red yeast …

Red yeast rice (RYR), the fermentation product of mold Monascus purpureus has been an
integral part of Oriental food and traditional Chinese medicine, long before the discovery of …

Berberine is a quaternary ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of isoquinoline
alkaloids found in such plants as gender Berberis. Berberine is recognised to improve …

Compelling evidence supports the effectiveness of the reduction of total and LDL cholesterol
(TC and LDL-C) in primarily preventing cardiovascular events, within the framework of life …

Elevation of circulating levels of blood cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, and/or the
decrease of HDL cholesterol levels have long been recognized as primary risk factors for …

Background Cardiovascular diseases are the primary cause of death and the leading cause
of disability in industrialized countries. Dyslipidemia is a major independent and reversible …