PMID:
Cardiol J. 2019 Mar 26. Epub 2019 Mar 26. PMID: 30912576
Abstract Title:
The effect of Cistus incanus herbal tea supplementation on oxidative stress markers and lipid profile in healthy adults.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress and dyslipidemia play a critical role in the development of cardiovascular disease. Regular intake of polyphenol-rich diets is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases.METHODS: The present study was a pilot study with 24 healthy volunteers and was designed to determine if a 12-week administration of Cistus incanus herbal tea, containing phenolic acids and flavonoids, reduces cardiovascular risk factors including oxidative stress and dyslipidemia in healthy adults. Phenolic compounds profile and antibacterial activity of Cistus incanus infusion were also measured.RESULTS: Herbal infusion led to improvement in lipid profile by increase (D4%, p = 0.033) high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration and decrease triglyceride (D14%, p = 0.013) concentrations. In addition, the Cistus incanus diet was associated with decreased serum concentrations of malondialdehyde (D16%, p
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