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Effect of crocin, a carotenoid from saffron, on plasma cholesteryl ester transfer protein and lipid profile in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A double blind randomized clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome is defined by insulin resistance and a clustering of other cardiovascular risk factors. Crocin is a carotenoid derived from the stigmas of the saffron flower and had previously been shown to affect lipid profile. However, the mechanism for this function is not well und...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5774797/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29371871 |