Dyslipidaemia accelerates the atherosclerotic process and its morbid consequences; statins
represent the evidence-based treatment of choice for reducing low-density lipoprotein …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, myocardial
infarction, and diabetes are a significant public health problem worldwide. Although several …

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

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the most important causes for mortality
worldwide. Elevated levels of total cholesterol, and particularly LDL‐cholesterol (LDL‐C) are …

Background Fermented milk has over the last decade been intensively studied because of
the putative antihypertensive effect. The aim of our study is to investigate the role of …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are globally the major causes of morbidity and mortality.
Evidence shows that smaller and denser low-dense lipoprotein (sdLDL) particles are …

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 …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a complex of interrelated risk factors for cardiovascular disease
and diabetes, is comprised of central obesity (increased waist circumference) …

Policosanol is widely distributed naturally and can be isolated and purified from rice bran,
sugarcane, apples, grapes etc. Due to its functional significance and ease of bioavailability …

Mounting evidence supports the hypothesis that functional foods containing physiologically-
active components may be healthful. Longitudinal cohort studies have shown that some food …