Extracts of Monascusus purpureus beyond statins--profile of efficacy and safety of the use of extracts of Monascus purpureus / 中国结合医学杂志
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
;
(12): 309-313, 2005.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Extracts of Monascus purpureus have always been considered a natural source of lovastatin, the precursor of the world's largest selling class of drugs. In actual fact, the fungus contains many other substances (flavonoids, polyunsaturated fats, pyrrolinic compounds etc.) with a wide variety of other actions. The most recent studies have shown that it has an action on the glycemic metabolism, and on the mechanisms of adipogenesis, also an effects on the endothelium and on postprandial vasodilation. These effects are more extensive and complex than those of statins alone. And new strains of Monascus purpureus have recently been patented where the presence of statins is only one of the therapeutic components of the fungus. In particular, the increase in secondary components, such as flavonoids, which coincides with a more complex therapeutic action, probably making the new extracts of Monascus purpureus, the ideal candidate for the treatment of the metabolic syndrome.
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Main subject:
Plant Extracts
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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
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Coronary Disease
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Monascus
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Therapeutic Uses
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Drug Therapy
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Phytotherapy
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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