rct
2008
Effect of sugar cane policosanol on lipid profile in primary hypercholesterolemia
Francini-Pesenti F, Beltramolli D, Dall Acqua S, Brocadello F
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of policosanol 20 mg/day for 8 weeks in primary hypercholesterolemia
Key Findings
Policosanol produced no significant change in total or LDL cholesterol compared with placebo
Conclusions
Independent European trials do not reproduce the lipid benefits reported from Cuba
Limitations
Small sample; short duration
Supplements Studied
Policosanol
Compound
Policosanol produced no significant change in total or LDL cholesterol compared with placebo
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2008
Sample Size:58
Duration:8 weeks
Quality Score:6/10
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