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The influence of active components of Eleutherococcus senticosus, contained in Taiga Wurzel preparation, were studied on cellular defence and physical fitness in man. 50 healthy volunteers of both sexes were selected, and basic clinical examination and laboratory tests were performed in all subjects. All were randomly subdivided into two study groups: group A with 35 subjects receiving Taiga Wurzel and group B with 15 subjects receiving Echinacea. 20 healthy males were randomly selected from both groups and underwent an ergospirometric study. The preparations were administered for 30 days as follows: Taiga Wurzel 25 drops three times daily, Echinacea 40 drops three times daily. After 1 month blood was drawn for control tests. Changes in the following blood parameters were observed in comparison to initial values in group A: total and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. No alterations were seen in group B. The ergospirometric test revealed a higher oxygen plateau in group A (Taiga Wurzel). On the basis of the present study the following conclusions were drawn: active components in Eleutherococcus senticosus contained in Taiga Wurzel preparation affect cellular defence and physical fitness, as well as lipid metabolism.

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The purpose of this investigation was to measure plasma lipid composition following oral administration of soybean lecithin in 32 patients with primary hyperlipidaemia. Lecithin granulate (Sternpur) was given for 30 days. Before starting the treatment and after 30 days of mangement blood was taken to establish the lipid concentration. Mean total cholesterol concentration was significantly decreased by 33%, while LDL-level was diminished by 38%. HDL-cholesterol concentration at the same time was increased significantly by 46%. Mean triglyceride concentration in these persons was significantly decreased by 33%. In conclusion, lecithin, a preparation obtained from soya, should be administered for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.