Nutraceuticals for the Control of Dyslipidaemias in Clinical Practice



Penson, Peter E ORCID: 0000-0001-6763-1489 and Banach, Maciej
(2021) Nutraceuticals for the Control of Dyslipidaemias in Clinical Practice. NUTRIENTS, 13 (9). 2957-.

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Abstract

Dyslipidaemias result in the deposition of cholesterol and lipids in the walls of blood vessels, chronic inflammation and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, which impede blood flow and (when they rupture) result in acute ischaemic episodes. Whilst recent years have seen enormous success in the reduction of cardiovascular risk using conventional pharmaceuticals, there is increasing interest amongst patients and practitioners in the use of nutraceuticals to combat dyslipidaemias and inflammation in cardiovascular disease. Nutraceutical is a portmanteau term: 'ceutical' indicate pharmaceutical-grade preparations, and 'nutra' indicates that the products contain nutrients from food. Until relatively recently, little high-quality evidence relating to the safety and efficacy of nutraceuticals has been available to prescribers and policymakers. However, as a result of recent randomised-controlled trials, cohort studies and meta-analyses, this situation is changing, and nutraceuticals are now recommended in several mainstream guidelines relating to dyslipidaemias and atherosclerosis. This article will summarise recent clinical-practice guidance relating to the use of nutraceuticals in this context and the evidence which underlies them. Particular attention is given to position papers and recommendations from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP), which has produced several practical and helpful recommendations in this field.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: nutraceuticals, dyslipidaemia, atherosclerosis
Divisions: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 17 Dec 2021 16:06
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 21:18
DOI: 10.3390/nu13092957
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3145583