Ulmus Macrocarpa Hance Extract and Lipid Profile

Previous another our study have indicated that Ulmus Macrocarpa Hance extract (UMH) may have the ability to decrease blood cholesterol. Therefore, the investigators conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the effects of the UMH on lipid profile in adults with dyslipidemia; the safety of the compound are also evaluate. The Investigators examine total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglyceridemia, LDL-cholesterol, and other biochemical parameters at baseline, as well as after 6 and 12 weeks of intervention. Eighty adults were administered either 500 mg of UMH or a placebo each day for 12 weeks;

Inclusion criteria

• LDL cholesterol ranging from 130 to 190 mg/dL

Exclusion criteria

• Abnormal liver or renal function (i.e., serum aminotransferase activity > 80 IU/L and serum creatinine concentrations > 1.2 mg/dL)
• Diabetes (diagnosed clinically or fasting glucose level > 126 mg/dL)
• History of ischemic heart disease or cerebrovascular disease
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• History of serious cardiac disease such as angina or myocardial infarction
• History of gastrectomy
• History of medication for psychiatric disease
• Administration of oriental medicine including herbs within the past 4 weeks