Long-term curcumin administration protects against atherosclerosis via hepatic regulation of lipoprotein cholesterol metabolism.

SK, Shin; TY, Ha; RA, McGregor; MS, Choi

doi:10.1002/mnfr.201100440

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Long-term curcumin administration protects against atherosclerosis via hepatic regulation of lipoprotein cholesterol metabolism.

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Authors:

Shin SK

Ha TY

McGregor RA

Abstract

Scope Atherosclerosis is a major cause of cardiovascular disease caused by high cholesterol. Stains are widely prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, but natural dietary compounds may also be effective. Therefore, we studied the effect of the natural dietary compound curcumin on atherosclerosis and...

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