The hypothesis of this study is that the natural supplement Capros will decrease LDL levels, platelet aggregation, and serum concentrations of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in humans at risk for cardiovascular disease.
A non-randomized, longitudinal study to determine the effect of Capros supplementation on a lipid profile, platelet aggregation and high-sensitivity C - reactive protein in 30 volunteers at risk for cardiovascular disease. -Herbal Polyphenols/Antioxidants: Role in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Phenolic compounds are dietary antioxidants found in plants that are shown to inhibit LDL oxidation, inhibit platelet aggregation and adhesion, decrease total and LDL cholesterol, and induce endothelium-dependent vaso-relaxation. \[Lapointe, Vita, and Mendes\]. Epidemiologic studies suggest that higher polyphenol intake from fruits and vegetables is associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular disease. Among the numerous plausible mechanisms by which polyphenols may offer cardiovascular protection, improvement of the endothelial function and inhibition of angiogenesis and cell migration and proliferation in blood vessels have been the focuses of recent studies. Antioxidants in polyphenols, in addition to protecting LDL cholesterol against oxidation, may act at a vascular cell level by limiting cellular production of reactive oxygen species, and, thus, cell-mediated LDL oxidation. In traditional Indian medicine, the gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) has been used for thousands of years as an effective source of polyphenols and antioxidants. "P. emblica is considered beneficial against various diseases namely cancer, diabetes, liver treatment, and various other diseases."\[Hiraganahalli\]. Capros®, from Natreon, Inc., is a cascading antioxidant ingredient derived from Phyllanthus emblica. It has been used in cosmetics and food-and-beverage formulations in many countries, and, based on extensive scientific research, also shows particular promise as a dietary supplement.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
Study participants will have 2 to 3 baseline blood draws, 3 blood draws while taking Capros supplements and 2 wash out blood draws after finishing 12 weeks of Capros supplementation. Participants will attend 7 to 8 study visits (depending on number of baseline visits needed) and at each visit participants will have their blood drawn as well as height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse measured.
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Change From Baseline in Lipid Profile
Blood lipid panel including HDL, LDL, total cholesterol. Looking at Baseline to 12 weeks on supplement with a two week washout period
Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
Changes in High-Sensitivity C-reactive Protein
High-Sensitivity C-reactive Protein analysis in blood. Looking at Baseline to 12 weeks on supplement with a two week washout period
Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
C-reactive Protein
C-reactive protein in blood as measured in a standard hospital laboratory. 12 weeks on supplementation data presented.
Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
Changes From Baseline in Platelet Aggregometry
Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP), Arachidonic acid (AA), and Collagen (unsure about the specific type of collagen) agonists will be measured using optical platelet aggregometry. Looking at Baseline to 12 weeks on supplement with a two week washout period
Time frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
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