Well Referenced

Tag: cholesterol levels

Effect of garlic on the components of metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

This meta-analysis reviewed the effects of garlic supplementation on components of metabolic syndrome, including cholesterol levels, blood glucose, blood pressure, and inflammation. The results showed that garlic significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides while increasing HDL cholesterol. It also led to decreases in fasting blood glucose and systolic

Read More »
June 26, 2025 No Comments

A preliminary investigation of alpha-lipoic acid treatment of antipsychotic drug-induced weight gain in patients with schizophrenia

This 2008 preliminary clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology (PMID: 18344723) evaluated alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) as a potential treatment for weight gain and metabolic disturbances induced by atypical antipsychotic drugs (AAPDs) in patients with schizophrenia. In this 12-week study, 7 participants were enrolled, with 5 completing the

Read More »
June 26, 2025 No Comments