scholarly journals Phytonutrients of Bitter Apricot Seeds Modulate Human Lipid Profile and LDL Subfractions in Adults with Elevated Cholesterol Levels

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 857
Author(s):  
Jana Kopčeková ◽  
Anna Kolesárová ◽  
Marianna Schwarzová ◽  
Anton Kováčik ◽  
Jana Mrázová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
System A ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Elevated Cholesterol ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Ldl Subfractions ◽  
High Density Cholesterol

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of short-term consumption of bitter apricot seeds phytonutrients on cardiovascular risk factors with a special focus on LDL cholesterol subfractions using the Lipoprint system. A group of 34 adult volunteers (21 female/13 male) consumed 60 mg kg−1 of body weight of bitter apricot seeds daily for 42 days. Subjects were divided into two groups: one with normal cholesterol levels (NTC) and one with elevated total cholesterol levels (ETC). Blood serum levels of total cholesterol (T-C), low-density cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides (TG) did not change significantly (p > 0.05) in NTC group. However, there were significant decreasing of T-C (p ˂ 0.05) and LDL-C (p < 0.01) in ETC group. The LDL1, LDL2, and atherogenic LDL3−7 subfractions progressively decreased after 42 days of apricot seeds consumption in ETC group (p < 0.05). Apricot seeds consumption was associated with a significant increase in the mean LDL particle size especially in ETC group (p ˂ 0.01). The results of the present study support the hypothesis that daily consumption of bitter apricot seeds for 42 days positively modified the lipoprotein profile in the group with elevated total cholesterol.

scholarly journals Metoprolol Reduces Proinflammatory Cytokines and Atherosclerosis in ApoE−/−Mice

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus A. Ulleryd ◽  
Evelina Bernberg ◽  
Li Jin Yang ◽  
Göran M. L. Bergström ◽  
Maria E. Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Atherosclerotic Plaque ◽  
Proinflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Adrenoceptor Antagonist ◽  
Plaque Area ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Antiatherosclerotic Effect ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

A few studies in animals and humans suggest that metoprolol (β1-selective adrenoceptor antagonist) may have a direct antiatherosclerotic effect. However, the mechanism behind this protective effect has not been established. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of metoprolol on development of atherosclerosis in ApoE−/−mice and investigate its effect on the release of proinflammatory cytokines. Male ApoE−/−mice were treated with metoprolol (2.5 mg/kg/h) or saline for 11 weeks via osmotic minipumps. Atherosclerosis was assessed in thoracic aorta and aortic root. Total cholesterol levels and Th1/Th2 cytokines were analyzed in serum and macrophage content in lesions by immunohistochemistry. Metoprolol significantly reduced atherosclerotic plaque area in thoracic aorta (P<0.05versus Control). Further, metoprolol reduced serum TNFαand the chemokine CXCL1 (P<0.01versus Control for both) as well as decreasing the macrophage content in the plaques (P<0.01versus Control). Total cholesterol levels were not affected. In this study we found that a moderate dose of metoprolol significantly reduced atherosclerotic plaque area in thoracic aorta of ApoE−/−mice. Metoprolol also decreased serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines TNFαand CXCL1 and macrophage content in the plaques, showing that metoprolol has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Cigarette Smoking-Associated Changes in Blood Lipid and Lipoprotein Levels in the 8-to 19-Year-Old Age Group: A Meta-Analysis

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
Wendy Y. Craig ◽  
Glenn E. Palomaki ◽  
A. Myron Johnson ◽  
James E. Haddow
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cholesterol Levels

In this meta-analysis it was demonstrated that, when compared with nonsmokers of similar age, smokers in the 8- to 19-year-old age group have significantly higher serum levels of triglyceride (+11.8%), very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)-cholesterol (+12.4%) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol (+4.1%) and significantly lower serum levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol (-8.5%) and total cholesterol (-3.7%). All of these smoking-associated changes are in the same direction as those found in adults, with the exception of total cholesterol levels, which are significantly increased in adult smokers. The extent to which mean triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, and HDL-choles-terol levels are shifted is significantly greater in the 8-to 19-year-old smokers than in adult smokers. The changes in mean total cholesterol levels among smokers in both age groups represent only the net shifts in the lipoprotein fractions and are therefore likely to be a less sensitive indicator of the possible lipid-related excess coronary artery disease risk in smokers.

scholarly journals The relationship of diet to serum cholesterol levels in young men in Antarctica

1970 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 307-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. L. Easty
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Serum Cholesterol ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Skinfold Thickness ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Total Intake ◽  
Total Food Intake ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Total Food ◽  
Relationship Of

1. Regular estimations of dietary intake, body-weight, skinfold thickness, blood pressure and pulse rate, and serum lipids were made in twenty-four members of an Antarctic expedition over 1 year.2. The mean levels of serum total cholesterol, phospholipids, and triglycerides were 198.5 ±4.85 mg/100 ml, 221.4±5.73 mg/100 ml and 120.9±13.53 mg/100 ml respectively.3. A positive correlation was found between the total intake of fat expressed as calories and the following serum lipid levels: total cholesterol, β-cholesterol, and the cholesterol:phospholipid ratio. Significant positive correlation was also found between the latter serum levels and fat when expressed as a percentage of the total food intake.4. This correlation has not been found in small groups before, and is due to the fact that each estimation was the result of several assessments made over 1 year.5. The survey suggests that the personal serum cholesterol level may be dependent upon the habitual total intake of dietary fat and the percentage of the total calories supplied by fat.

scholarly journals Uric Acid or 1-Methyl Uric Acid in the Urinary Bladder Increases Serum Glucose, Insulin, True Triglyceride, and Total Cholesterol Levels in Wistar Rats

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 930-936 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Balasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Bladder Mucosa ◽  
Total Body Mass ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Total Body

In animals deprived of food for a long period, a drop in the fat mass below 5% of the total body mass results in an increase in blood glucocorticoids and uric acid levels, followed by foraging activity. Since the glucocorticoids increase the uric acid excretion, an increase in the level of uric acid in the bladder urine could be the signal for this feeding behaviour and subsequent fat storage. Accumulation of fat is associated with hyperglycaemia, hyperinsulinaemia, hyperlipidaemia, and hypercholesterolaemia as seen in the metabolic syndrome or hibernation. It is hypothesized that uric acid or its structurally related compound, 1-methyl uric acid (one of the metabolites of the methyl xanthines namely caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine present in coffee, tea, cocoa, and some drugs), can act on the urinary bladder mucosa and increases the blood glucose, insulin, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels. In rats, perfusion of the urinary bladder with saturated aqueous solution of uric acid or 1-methyl uric acid results in a significant increase in the serum levels of glucose, insulin, true triglyceride, and total cholesterol in comparison with perfusion of the bladder with distilled water at 20, 40, and 80 min. The uric acid or the 1-methyl uric acid acts on the urinary bladder mucosa and increases the serum glucose, insulin, true triglyceride, and total cholesterol levels.

scholarly journals Comparison of lipid levels in the diabetic and non diabetic patients: a study in a tertiary care hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vydehi Veeramalla ◽  
Swetha Madas
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Lipid Levels ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
High Density Cholesterol

Background: The incidence of coronary artery diseases is 3 to 5 times higher in both male and female diabetic patients compared to general population. Individuals with diabetes may have several forms of dyslipidemia leading to additive cardiovascular risk of hyperglycemia. This study was therefore conducted to identify the levels of lipidemia in the diabetic patients in our area.Methods: This study was conducted on 100 diabetic and 100 healthy patients, with 50 patients were males and 50 were females in both groups. Blood was collected in sodium fluoride tubes for all the patients for the estimation of glucose (both fasting and post prandial) and in serum tubes for lipids such as Triglycerides, Total cholesterol, High density cholesterol, Low density cholesterol and Very low density cholesterol.Results: The total cholesterol among the males who were diabetic was in the normal range in 46% and high in 20% of the patients. Among the control, i.e. non diabetic patients, 76% of them had total cholesterol in the normal range and high cholesterol levels were observed in only 8% of them. The levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL were significantly higher in the patients with diabetes, compared to the non diabetic patients. HDL in these patients was significantly low.Conclusions: The incidence of raised lipid levels in the diabetic patients is very high and since the elevated levels of lipids especially in these patients can lead to CHD and its complications, it is important for the monitoring of these levels throughout the course of the disease.

Effect of triglyceride and total cholesterol levels on the pharmacokinetics of clozapine in clozapine medicated patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
G Schoretsanitis ◽  
S Lammertz ◽  
C Hiemke ◽  
G Janssen ◽  
G Gründer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Cholesterol Levels

Pengaruh Pemberian Terapi Oksigen Hiperbarik Terhadap Kadar Kolesterol Total Pada Tikus Putih (Rattus novergicus) Jantan Galur Wistar Yang Di Induksi Diet Tinggi Lemak

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
AZRUL HILDAN SAFRIZAL
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
High Fat Diet ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Total Cholesterol Level ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Cholesterol Levels

<p>The pattern and lifestyle of today's society with the presence of an interner facility makes people spend more time sitting out than on exercise and increased consumption of high-fat foods may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. An effective therapy is needed in preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. Hyperbaric oxygen now starts to develop for the treatment of several diseases, which in turn can increase the gene forming antioxidant enzymes and ROS. To determine effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on total cholesterol levels of wistar white rats (Rattusnovergicus) induced bye high fat. The study was carried out in an expeative post test only group control of three groups. One group is given standard feed. All groups induced high-fat diet and standard feed. Of the two groups induced, one group was given hyperbaric oxygen therapy with a dose of 3 x 30 minutes for six days on day 7 at a blood test to determine total cholesterol levels<strong>. </strong>One way Anova parametric statistic test showed that p = 0.007 &lt; α proved hypothesis that hyperbaric oxygen therapy giving effect to total cholesterol level of white mice of jantangalurist rings induced by high fat diet. Total cholesterol was significantly different between K (-) and K (+) and between K (-) and P. It was found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy had an effect on total cholesterol level dose of 3x30 minutes for six days.</p>

Aktivitas Antihiperkolesterolemia Ekstrak Etanol Daun Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni Pada Tikus Putih Jantan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Meta Kartika Untari ◽  
Ganet Elo Pramukantoro
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Total Cholesterol Level ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Water Solvent ◽  
White Rats ◽  
Group I

Hypercholesterolemia is a state of increased levels of LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) and total cholesterol in the plasma. Stevia leaves have benefits to overcome hypercholesterolemia. The aimed of this study was to obtain ethanol extracts of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaves which have activity to reduce total cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia with effective doses. The method that will be carried out to achieve this goal was to make extracts by maceration of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaf powder using a water solvent for 5 days. Testing antihypercholesterolemia activity by giving treatment to 20 male white rats. Rats were divided into 5 treatment groups. Group I was negative control, II was simvastatin control, III extract was 30 mg / 200 g BW, IV extract was 60 mg / 200 g BW, V extract was 120 mg / 200 g BW. The mice were induced by propylthiouracil 12.5 mg / day and high-fat feed for 21 days, after which the rats were given the test for 14 days. Cholesterol levels were measured on days 0, 21st and 28th. The method of determining cholesterol levels uses the Easy Touch tool. On the 35th day, a total cholesterol level was examined and data analysis was performed. The results showed that the ethanol extract of stevia leaves had antihypercholesterolemia activity, extract dose of 30 mg / 200 g BW had antihypercholesterolemia activity which was equivalent to simvastatin.

scholarly journals Impact of switching to TAF/FTC/RPV, TAF/FTC/EVG/cobi and ABC/3TC/DTG on cardiovascular risk and lipid profile in people living with HIV: a retrospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Giacomelli ◽  
Federico Conti ◽  
Laura Pezzati ◽  
Letizia Oreni ◽  
Anna Lisa Ridolfo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background We aimed to assess the overall cardiovascular and metabolic effect of the switch to three different single tablet regimens (STRs) [tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine/rilpivirine (TAF/FTC/RPV), TAF/FTC/elvitegravir/cobi (TAF/FTC/EVG/cobi) and ABC/lamivudine/dolutegravir (ABC/3TC/DTG)] in a cohort of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) under effective ART. Methods All PLWH aged above 18 years on antiretroviral treatment with an HIV-RNA < 50 cp/mL at the time of the switch to TAF/FTC/RPV, TAF/FTC/EVG/cobi and ABC/3TC/DTG were retrospectively included in the analysis. Framingham risk score modification after 12 months from the switch such as lipid profile and body weight modification were assessed. The change from baseline to 12 months in mean cardiovascular risk and body weight in each of the STR’s group were assessed by means of Wilcoxon signed-rank test whereas a mixed regression model was used to assess variation in lipid levels. Results Five-hundred and sixty PLWH were switched to an STR regimen of whom 170 (30.4%) to TAF/FTC/EVG/cobi, 191 (34.1%) to TAF/FTC/RPV and 199 (35.5%) to ABC/3TC/DTG. No difference in the Framingham cardiovascular risk score was observed after 12 months from the switch in each of the STR’s groups. No significant overtime variation in mean total cholesterol levels from baseline to 12 months was observed for PLWH switched to ABC/3TC/DTG [200 (SD 38) mg/dl vs 201 (SD 35) mg/dl; p = 0.610] whereas a significant increment was observed in PLWH switched to TAF/FTC/EVG/cobi [192 (SD 34) mg/dl vs 208 (SD 40) mg/dl; p < 0.0001] and TAF/FTC/RPV [187 (SD 34) mg/dl vs 195 (SD 35) mg/dl; p = 0.027]. In addition, a significant variation in the mean body weight from baseline to 12 months was observed in PLWH switched to TAF/FTC/EVG/cobi [72.2 (SD 13.5) kilograms vs 74.6 (SD 14.3) kilograms; p < 0.0001] and TAF/FTC/RPV [73.4 (SD 11.6) kilograms vs 75.6 (SD 11.8) kilograms; p < 0.0001] whereas no difference was observed in those switched to ABC/3TC/DTG [71.5 (SD 12.8) kilograms vs 72.1 (SD 12.6) kilograms; p = 0.478]. Conclusion No difference in the cardiovascular risk after 1 year from the switch to these STRs were observed. PLWH switched to TAF/FTC/EVG/cobi and TAF/FTC/RPV showed an increase in total cholesterol levels and body weight 12 months after the switch.

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