The Effect of a Red Rice and Olive Extract Nutrition Supplement on Cholesterol Levels in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

The Effect of a Red Rice and Olive Extract Nutrition Supplement on Cholesterol

This randomised controlled trial studies the effect of a commercially available nutritional supplement on cholesterol levels in people with metabolic syndrome and elevated cholesterol levels.

Inclusion Criteria:

• metabolic syndrome according to ATPIII criteria 3 of the following:

  • waist circumference >88cm (in females) or >102cm (in males)
  • triglycerides >150mg/dl
  • HDL <40 (50)mg/dl in males (females)
  • blood pressure>130/85 or treatment for AHT
  • glucose >110mg/dl

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnancy
• treatment with cholesterol lowering drugs