Hyperlipidemias
Conditions
Keywords
Angelica gigas N. extract, Hyperlipidemia, Clinical Trial
Brief summary
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of daily supplementation of Angelica gigas N. extract on improvement of Blood Triglyceride.
Detailed description
This study was a 12 weeks, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial. Twenty subjects were randomly divided into Angelica gigas N. extract or a placebo group. Fasting triglyceride profiles before and after the intervention.
Interventions
capsules (2cap/d, 1,000mg/d) for 12 weeks.
Placebo for 12 weeks
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age 19-80 years with Triglyceride 130-200 mg/dL
Exclusion criteria
* Lipid lowering agent within past 6 months * Severe cardiovascular disease(Mvocardial infarction, Stroke, etc) * Renal disease(Heredity hyperlipidemia, Acute/Chronic renal failure, Nephrotic syndrome, etc) * Cancer, Respiratory organ disease(Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) * Autoimmune disease * Diabetes mellitus * Allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the test products * History of disease that could interfere with the test products or impede their absorption * Under antipsychotic drugs therapy within past 2 months * History of alcohol or substance abuse * Participation in any other clinical trials within past 2 months * Laboratory test by show the following results * aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase \> Reference range upper limit treble * Serum Creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dl * Pregnancy or breast feeding * Not Contraception(except: Surgery for female infertility)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes of Triglyceride | 12 weeks | Changes of triglyceride were assessed before and after the intervention |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes of Lipid profile | 12 weeks | Changes of Lipid profile were assessed before and after the intervention |
| Changes of Arteriosclerosis index | 12 weeks | Changes of Arteriosclerosis index were assessed before and after the intervention |
Countries
South Korea