The Effects of Rhus Coriaria L. on Serum Lipid Levels of Patients With Hyperlipidemia

Summary

Coronary heart disease and stroke are two main causes of human deaths and is directly related to increased levels of plasma lipids.High total cholesterol and low high density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations are often associated with endothelium dysfunction and inflammation, which can be followed by atherosclerosis. Rhus coriaria L. (Rhus) with the public name of "Somagh" is a plant species in the anacardiaceae family that is used as a food supplement, spice in Middle East region (Iran, Turkey and Arabic countries). In a double blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial, the investigators want to evaluate the effects of Somagh (Rhus coriaria L.) on serum lipid levels of patients with hyperlipidemia.

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Start

2014-12

Primary completion

2015-04

Completion

2015-05

Publications

• Hajmohammadi Z, Heydari M, Nimrouzi M, Faridi P, Zibaeenezhad MJ, Omrani GR, Shams M. Rhus coriaria L. increases serum apolipoprotein-A1 and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. J Integr Med. 2018 Jan;16(1):45-50. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2017.12.007. Epub 2017 Dec 14.

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