Comparative study of the effect of tocotrienols and -tocopherol on fasting serum lipid profiles in patients with mild hypercholesterolaemia: a preliminary report
dc.contributor.author | Ajuluchukwu, J.N | |
dc.contributor.author | Okubadejo, N.U | |
dc.contributor.author | Mabayoje, M | |
dc.contributor.author | Mbakwem, A.C | |
dc.contributor.author | Fasanmade, O.A | |
dc.contributor.author | Oke, D.A | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-01-07T08:28:01Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-01-07T08:28:01Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2007-03 | |
dc.description | Staff publications | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | OBJECTIVES: Hypercholesterolaemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Tocotrienols reportedly possess hypocholesterolaemic activity. This study examined the effect of tocotrienols (T3) in TOCOVIDTM Suprabio TM on serum lipids. Patients and Methods :A randomised (2:1), open-label study of patients with mild hypercholesterolaemia (= 5.18mmol/L to <7.77mmol/L) and one additional cardiovascular risk factor was carried out. Subjects received either tocotrienols (as TOCOVIDTM Suprabio TM ) (n=28) or vitamin E (a-tocopherol) 500mg daily (n=16). Fasting lipids were compared at baseline and after 4 weeks therapy. RESULTS: Following 4 weeks therapy, mean +/- SD total cholesterol declined significantly in the tocotrienol group (from 6.10+/-0.66 to 5.47+/-1.16; P=0.02) compared to the a-tocopherol group (from 5.92+/-0.52 to 5.47+/-0.76; P>0.05). Mean LDL-C levels (mmol/L) were also significantly reduced in the tocotrienol group (3.82+/-0.85 to 3.24+/-1.26; P=0.04), but not in those on a-tocopherol (3.84+/-0.75 to 3.28+/-0.94; P>0.05). There were no significant changes in HDL-C and triglycerides in both groups. The tocotrienol group experienced a net decline in TG (7.1+/-31.4 %; P>0.05) while the a-tocopherol group had a net increase at week 4 (38.6+/-61.7%; P>0.05). CONCLUSION: The study adds to existing evidence of the favourable effect of tocotrienols on total cholesterol and LDL-C. However, the results need further evaluation. | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Ajuluchukwu JN, Okubadejo NU, Mabayoje M, Ojini FI, Okwudiafor RN, Mbakwem AC, Fasanmade OA, Oke DA. Comparative study of the effect of tocotrienols and -tocopherol on fasting serum lipid profiles in patients with mild hypercholesterolaemia: a preliminary report. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2007 Mar;14(1):30-3 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 11171936 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7298 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | Niger Postgrad Med J.;Vol.14(1) | |
dc.subject | Hypercholesterolaemia | en_US |
dc.subject | Tocotrienols | en_US |
dc.subject | Cardiovascular risk | en_US |
dc.subject | Patients | en_US |
dc.subject | Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE | en_US |
dc.title | Comparative study of the effect of tocotrienols and -tocopherol on fasting serum lipid profiles in patients with mild hypercholesterolaemia: a preliminary report | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
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