Vitamin B12 aids cholesterol managementEffects of a dietary supplement on cholesterol in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia.
We explored how a specific dietary supplement that includes Vitamin B12 affects cholesterol levels in individuals with moderate high cholesterol. In our study, 80 participants were split into a treatment group and a control group.
After 6 months, the group taking the supplement experienced a notable drop in total cholesterol (TC) and improvements in other cholesterol types, while the control group showed no significant changes outside of TC reduction.
This suggests that, while a healthy diet and exercise can help, the addition of such supplements, including Vitamin B12, may enhance cholesterol management more effectively.
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White button mushrooms reduce cholesterolWhite button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) lowers blood glucose and cholesterol levels in diabetic and hypercholesterolemic rats.
We focused on whether white button mushrooms could help lower cholesterol levels and blood sugar in rats. In our study, we found that after three weeks of the mushroom powder, diabetic rats showed significant drops in glucose and triglyceride levels.
Furthermore, in hypercholesterolemic rats, a four-week treatment led to impressive reductions in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Overall, these findings suggest that white button mushrooms may have beneficial effects on cholesterol and blood sugar management, at least in rat models.
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PIB lowers cholesterol levels[Value and limits of bypassing the distal ileum in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia].
We explored the effects of partial ileal bypass (PIB) on cholesterol levels in a small group of young adults with hyperlipidemia. After the surgical procedure, participants received vitamin B12 injections twice monthly.
Impressively, total plasma cholesterol levels decreased significantly three months after surgery and remained lower after one year. However, while PIB helped normalize cholesterol, it didn't completely prevent the progression of atherosclerosis in some patients. This indicates that while B12 treatment benefited cholesterol levels, it wasn't a cure-all for other cardiovascular issues we studied.
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B vitamins reduce homocysteine levels[Effect of the supplementation of vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid on homocysteine and plasmatic lipids in patients with hyperlipoproteinemic secondary type IV].
We explored the effects of vitamins B12, B6, and folic acid on cholesterol and homocysteine levels in 24 male patients with high triglycerides and cholesterol issues. Over 120 days, patients took specific doses of these vitamins while researchers measured their lipid and homocysteine levels at various intervals.
While we saw a notable decrease in homocysteine levels and triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) did increase slightly. However, overall cholesterol levels did not significantly change.
This suggests that while vitamin B supplementation can affect certain lipids and lower homocysteine, it may not drastically alter cholesterol levels in these patients.
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Fortified juice reduces LDL cholesterolPlant sterol-fortified orange juice effectively lowers cholesterol levels in mildly hypercholesterolemic healthy individuals.
We explored how adding plant sterols to orange juice can impact cholesterol levels in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals. In this study, 72 healthy participants enjoyed either regular orange juice or a fortified version for eight weeks.
Those drinking the fortified juice saw a decrease in total cholesterol by 7.2%, LDL cholesterol by 12.4%, and non-HDL cholesterol by 7.8%. However, we found no changes in HDL cholesterol or triglyceride levels. The results suggest that plant sterol-fortified orange juice can be a simple addition to a cholesterol-lowering diet.
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