Effect of a Mixture of Allium Extracts on LDL Cholesterol Levels Volunteers With Elevated LDL Cholesterol Levels

Evaluation of the Effect of Consuming a Mixture of Concentrated Allium Extracts on LDL Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers With Elevated LDL Cholesterol Levels

To evaluate the efficacy of daily consumption of a combination of concentrated extracts of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and onion (Allium cepa L.) on LDL cholesterol levels in healthy volunteers. Parameters related to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular health and the immune system will also be analyzed.

It is a controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group nutritional intervention study.

64 healthy volunteers lwith elevated LDL cholesterol levels but who do not require pharmacological treatment will be randomly distributed into 2 equal groups: control group and intervention group.

For 8 weeks the volunteers will take the product immediately after lunch. During that time they will maintain their lifestyle and nutritional habits.

Blood samples will be taken at 0, 2, 4 and 8 weeks. Anthropometric parameters and health-related data were also measured.

Parameters related to lipid metabolism, metabolic syndrome and the immune system will be analized.

Inclusion Criteria:

• LDL-cholesterol levels between 100 and 190 mg/dL.
• Freely agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Be pregnant.
• Have planned to change lifestyle and / or dietary habits.
• Having diabetes.
• Having a cerebrovascular disease.
• Having a serious illness.
• Taking products or drugs to control cholesterol levels or with antioxidant activity.