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    2006
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    Lack of cholesterol-lowering efficacy of Cuban sugar cane policosanols in hypercholesterolemic persons

    Kassis AN, Jones PJH

    Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

    Methodology

    Randomized double-blind crossover trial of Cuban-sourced policosanol 10 mg/day for 28 days in hypercholesterolemic adults

    Key Findings

    Policosanol did not alter total, LDL or HDL cholesterol or cholesterol synthesis compared with placebo

    Conclusions

    Cuban sugar cane policosanol lacks cholesterol-lowering efficacy

    Limitations

    Short intervention period; small crossover sample

    Supplements Studied

    Policosanol
    Compound

    Policosanol did not alter total, LDL or HDL cholesterol or cholesterol synthesis compared with placebo

    Related Health Concerns

    High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)

    Study Details

    Year:2006
    Sample Size:21
    Duration:4 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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