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APOE and CETP TaqIB polymorphisms influence metabolic responses to Hibiscus sabdariffa L. and Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino tea consumption in hypercholesterolemic subjects.
Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Mar 2017
Jeenduang Nutjaree, Sangkaew Boonnisa, Chantaracha Pacharee, Chanchareonsri Sirada, Plyduang Thunyaluk, Thitdee Wanida, Samae Cathaleeya, Pitumanon Wacharaporn
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (HS) and Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino (GP) have been used as traditional medicines to treat diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. Nevertheless, there is interindividual variation in the metabolic responses to HS and GP consumption. This may be due to genetic factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of HS and GP tea consumption on anthropometric...
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