Pharmacol Res August 2018 PMID 29859248

Nutraceuticals and functional foods for the control of plasma cholesterol levels. An intersociety position paper.

Andrea Poli, Carlo M Barbagallo, Arrigo F G Cicero, Alberto Corsini, Enzo Manzato, Bruno Trimarco, Franco Bernini, Francesco Visioli, Alfio Bianchi, Giuseppe Canzone, Claudio Crescini, Saula de Kreutzenberg, Nicola Ferrara, Marco Gambacciani, Andrea Ghiselli

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Discussions highlight the role of specific functional foods such as plant sterols and red yeast rice, with comments like 'potentially effective' and 'important for low-risk patients,' illustrating cautious optimism. The tone is generally professional and moderately optimistic, focusing on how the publication underscores a balanced approach involving dietary and lifestyle modifications rather than advocating for radical change.

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The discussions show moderate curiosity, with participants engaging about specific substances like plant sterols or red yeast rice but not expressing highly passionate reactions.

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Posts contain some references to the clinical implications and practical use of these foods, indicating moderate depth of engagement, but lack detailed critique or novel insights.

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Managing cholesterol is crucial for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or slowing its progression, and health professionals should use a combination of dietary, lifestyle, and supplementary strategies.
The review highlights common cholesterol-lowering substances in functional foods and supplements in Europe, such as plant sterols and stanols, monacolin K from red yeast rice, berberine, and betaglucans, which can lower LDL cholesterol by approximately 5-25%.
These products are most suitable for individuals at low cardiovascular risk, and despite their availability, their use should be carefully discussed and agreed upon by both health professionals and patients to ensure proper and effective management.]

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