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Cholesterol balance
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Exploring the Cardiovascular Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Insights into Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential2025 · Extra Virgin Olive OilDoes glucomannan supplementation exert profitable effects on serum lipid profile in adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis.2024 · GlucomannanThe differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on cardiovascular risk factors: an updated systematic review of randomized controlled trials2024 · Docosahexaenoic AcidThe impact of Emblica Officinalis (Amla) on lipid profile, glucose, and C-reactive protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2023 · AmlaProtective effects of oleic acid and polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular diseases2023 · Extra Virgin Olive OilSoluble Fiber Supplementation and Serum Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials2023 · FiberThe effects of green tea supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis2023 · Green Tea ExtractDoes Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Have Favorable Effects on the Lipid Profile in Postmenopausal Women? A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.2023 · Omega-3 fatty acidsAssociation Between Omega‐3 Fatty Acid Intake and Dyslipidemia: A Continuous Dose–Response Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials2023 · Omega-3 fatty acidsThe beneficial effects of psyllium on cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors: Systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2023 · PsylliumThe effect of Spirulina supplementation on lipid profile: GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of data from randomized controlled trials.2023 · SpirulinaMyo-inositol supplementation improves cardiometabolic factors, anthropometric measures, and liver function in obese patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease2023 · InositolThe effect of L-carnitine supplementation on lipid profile in adults: an umbrella meta-analysis on interventional meta-analyses2023 · L-CarnitineThe effects of L-carnitine supplementation on lipid profiles in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis2023 · L-CarnitineThe effects of berberine supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis2022 · Systematic review / meta-analysis · BerberineA network meta-analysis on the comparative effect of nutraceuticals on lipid profile in adults.2022 · BergamotThe effects of guar gum supplementation on lipid profile in adults: a GRADE-assessed systematic review, meta-regression and dose–response meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials2022 · Guar gumThe effect of omega-3 fatty acids and its combination with statins on lipid profile in patients with hypertriglyceridemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2022 · Omega Fatty AcidsOmega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Functionality of High-Density Lipoprotein in Individuals With High Cardiovascular Risk: A Randomized, Parallel, Controlled and Double-Blind Clinical Trial2022 · Omega Fatty AcidsAstaxanthin Influence on Health Outcomes of Adults at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2022 · AstaxanthinEffects of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Lipid Profiles in Adults: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.2022 · Coenzyme Q10Effects of Chromium Supplementation on Lipid Profile: an Umbrella of Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2022 · ChromiumEffect of Berberine on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Mechanistic Randomized Controlled Trial2021 · See original publication · BerberineEffects of guar gum supplementation on the lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2021 · Guar gumEffects of guar gum on blood lipid levels: A systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized clinical trials2021 · Guar gumEffects of dietary eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 33 randomized controlled trials.2021 · Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic AcidEffects of Flaxseed on Blood Lipids in Healthy and Dyslipidemic Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.2021 · FlaxseedImpact of spirulina supplementation on obesity-related metabolic disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2021 · SpirulinaEffects of artichoke leaf extract supplementation or artichoke juice consumption on lipid profile: A systematic review and dose–response meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials2021 · Artichoke ExtractEffects of Calcium and Vitamin D Co-supplementation on the Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.2021 · CalciumPlants of the Spontaneous Flora with Beneficial Action in the Management of Diabetes, Hepatic Disorders, and Cardiovascular Disease2021 · DandelionEffects of chromium supplementation on lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2021 · ChromiumEffect of bergamot on lipid profile in humans: A systematic review2020 · BergamotEffect of green tea consumption on blood lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2020 · Green Tea ExtractComparison of Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic Acid Versus Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil Supplementation on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Normolipidemic Adults2020 · Fish OilInositol and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review on Deficiencies and Supplementation2020 · InositolThe effect of calcium supplement intake on lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials2020 · CalciumEffect of evening primrose oil supplementation on lipid profile: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials2020 · Evening primrose oilThe effects of chromium supplementation on lipid profile in humans: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2020 · ChromiumOmega-3 Fatty Acids Effects on Inflammatory Biomarkers and Lipid Profiles among Diabetic and Cardiovascular Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2019 · Omega-3 fatty acidsEffect of Flaxseed Supplementation on Lipid Profile: An Updated Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Sixty-Two Randomized Controlled Trials.2019 · FlaxseedThe effect of l-arginine supplementation on lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials2019 · ArginineEffect of L-Arginine Supplementation on Lipid Profiles and Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.2019 · ArgininePro-health activity of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale L.) and its food products – history and present2019 · DandelionThe effects of L-carnitine supplementation on serum lipids: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2019 · L-CarnitineEfficacy and safety of berberine for dyslipidaemias: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials2018 · Systematic review / meta-analysis · BerberineThe effect of high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis2018 · Extra Virgin Olive OilThe Differential Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review2018 · Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic AcidLipid-lowering activity of artichoke extracts: A systematic review and meta-analysis2018 · Artichoke ExtractThe effect of artichoke on lipid profile: A review of possible mechanisms of action2018 · Artichoke ExtractThe effects of inositol supplementation on lipid profiles among patients with metabolic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2018 · InositolThe effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on lipid profiles among patients with coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2018 · Coenzyme Q10A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effect of konjac glucomannan, a viscous soluble fiber, on LDL cholesterol and the new lipid targets non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B.2017 · GlucomannanBeyond the Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of Soy Protein: A Review of the Effects of Dietary Soy and Its Constituents on Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease2017 · Soy, Soy ProteinThe Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Reverse Cholesterol Transport: A Review2017 · Omega Fatty AcidsComparison of the effect of omega-3 supplements and fresh fish on lipid profile: a randomized, open-labeled trial2017 · Fish OilThe effect of bergamot on dyslipidemia.2016 · BergamotLipid Lowering with Soluble Dietary Fiber2016 · FiberSystematic review of green tea epigallocatechin gallate in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels of humans2016 · EGCGTherapeutic effect of high-dose green tea extract on weight reduction: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.2016 · EGCGEffects of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomized clinical trial.2016 · Eicosapentaenoic AcidA systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of Spirulina supplementation on plasma lipid concentrations.2016 · SpirulinaPotential Anti-Atherosclerotic Properties of Astaxanthin2016 · AstaxanthinCardioprotective Effects of Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) and its Phytochemicals: A Review2014 · AmlaGreen tea intake lowers fasting serum total and LDL cholesterol in adults: a meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials.2011 · Green Tea ExtractWeight control and prevention of metabolic syndrome by green tea.2011 · EGCGDoes Glycine max leaves or Garcinia Cambogia promote weight-loss or lower plasma cholesterol in overweight individuals: a randomized control trial2011 · GlycineEffect of Niacin Therapy on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease2010 · Vitamin B3Meta-analysis of the effects of flaxseed interventions on blood lipids.2009 · FlaxseedBenefits of fish oil supplementation in hyperlipidemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.2009 · Fish OilA Pilot clinical study to evaluate the effect of Emblica officinalis extract (Amlamax™) on markers of systemic inflammation and dyslipidemia2008 · AmlaEffect of glucomannan on plasma lipid and glucose concentrations, body weight, and blood pressure: systematic review and meta-analysis.2008 · GlucomannanVitamin C supplementation lowers serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides: a meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials.2008 · Vitamin CSoy isoflavones lower serum total and LDL cholesterol in humans: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials.2007 · Soy, Soy ProteinA meta-analysis of the effect of soy protein supplementation on serum lipids.2006 · SoyMeta-analysis of the effects of soy protein containing isoflavones on the lipid profile.2005 · Soy ProteinEffects of calcium supplementation on serum lipid concentrations in normal older women: a randomized controlled trial.2002 · CalciumCholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium intake adjunctive to diet therapy in men and women with hypercholesterolemia: meta-analysis of 8 controlled trials.2000 · PsylliumCholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber: a meta-analysis.1999 · FiberOral L-arginine improves endothelium-dependent dilation in hypercholesterolemic young adults.1996 · ArginineCholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium-enriched cereal as an adjunct to a prudent diet in the treatment of mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.1992 · PsylliumDietary niacin intake and risk of dyslipidemia: A pooled analysis of three prospective cohort studiesVitamin B3Niacin Therapy, HDL Cholesterol, and Cardiovascular Disease: Is the HDL Hypothesis Defunct?Vitamin B3Effects of Astaxanthin Supplement on Cardiovascular Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAstaxanthin