Article
Genetic Variants of LDLR and PCSK9 Associated with Variations in Response to Antihypercholesterolemic Effects of Armolipid Plus with Berberine.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
De Castro-Orós Isabel, Solà Rosa, Valls Rosa María, Brea Angel, Mozas Pilar, Puzo Jose, Pocoví Miguel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Armolipid Plus (AP) is a nutraceutical that contains policosanol, fermented rice with red yeast, berberine, coenzyme Q10, folic acid, and astaxanthin. It has been shown to be effective in reducing plasma LDL cholesterol (LDLc) levels. In the multicenter randomized trial NCT01562080, there was large interindividual variability in the plasma LDLc response to AP supplementation. We hypothesized that the...
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