Structured evidence table for Bergamot Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.
| topic | claim | evidence level | citation | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergamot Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) as a major risk factor. | 3 | Jacobo-Velázquez DA (2025) | Functional Foods for Cholesterol Management: A Review of the Mechanisms, Efficacy, and a Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Capacity Index. |
| Bergamot Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis | Building on these strategies, the CLCI is then proposed as a practical scoring system, analogous to the glycemic index for blood sugar, that integrates the evidence-based potency of ingredients, effective dosing, and synergistic interactions into a single metric. | 3 | Jacobo-Velázquez DA (2025) | Functional Foods for Cholesterol Management: A Review of the Mechanisms, Efficacy, and a Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Capacity Index. |
| Bergamot Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis | Beyond medications, dietary interventions and functional foods offer significant cholesterol-lowering potential. | 3 | Jacobo-Velázquez DA (2025) | Functional Foods for Cholesterol Management: A Review of the Mechanisms, Efficacy, and a Novel Cholesterol-Lowering Capacity Index. |
| Bergamot Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis | Introduction Statins are effective in reducing high cholesterol levels; however, due to associated side effects, many patients actively seek alternative medications. | 4 | von Känel-Cordoba I (2024) | Efficacy, side effects, adherence, affordability, and procurement of dietary supplements for treating hypercholesterolemia: a narrative review. |
| Bergamot Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis | Conclusion The following natural ingredients - red yeast rice, artichoke extract, bergamot, garlic, and flaxseed - have been specifically selected for their cholesterol-lowering properties. | 4 | von Känel-Cordoba I (2024) | Efficacy, side effects, adherence, affordability, and procurement of dietary supplements for treating hypercholesterolemia: a narrative review. |
| Bergamot Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis | This review evaluates the efficacy, side effects, patient adherence, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility of dietary supplements (DS) as a treatment option for hypercholesterolemia. | 4 | von Känel-Cordoba I (2024) | Efficacy, side effects, adherence, affordability, and procurement of dietary supplements for treating hypercholesterolemia: a narrative review. |
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