2008
DOI: 10.1007/s12349-008-0011-6
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Natural sources of antidyslipidaemic agents: is there an evidence-based approach for their prescription?

Abstract: Numerous randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses have confirmed the antidyslipidaemic activity of different dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and herbal remedies. International guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention have begun to consider dietary supplements as an evidence-based approach to improve patients' plasma lipid levels. They already suggest to increasing or supplementing the dietary intake of soluble fibre (especially psyllium), soy proteins, plant sterols, niacin,… Show more

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“…Although the increased consumption of dietary fibers (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes) is an important step in obesity control, dietary fiber supplements often represent a useful add-on, since lifestyle changes are difficult to follow after a while and high cholesterol levels may be resistant to these changes. On the other hand, different nutraceuticals have been studied for their ability to reduce cholesterol in humans [46]. Dietary supplement has been recognized as a starting point in the prevention and management of CVD and type 2 diabetes.…”
Section: Meditarranean Diet: Only Formentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although the increased consumption of dietary fibers (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes) is an important step in obesity control, dietary fiber supplements often represent a useful add-on, since lifestyle changes are difficult to follow after a while and high cholesterol levels may be resistant to these changes. On the other hand, different nutraceuticals have been studied for their ability to reduce cholesterol in humans [46]. Dietary supplement has been recognized as a starting point in the prevention and management of CVD and type 2 diabetes.…”
Section: Meditarranean Diet: Only Formentioning
confidence: 99%