Mulberry leaf reduces Cardiovascular Inflammation

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Clinical research from Thailand�s Chulalongkorn University has confirmed that the ancient herb Mulberry leaf significantly curbs inflammation among the arteries and lowers triglycerides as well as low-density lipoprotein levels.

The researchers tested 24 patients for three months. All of the patients had higher-than-normal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides and higher-than-normal levels of low-density lipoprotein � a cholesterol vehicle known to have negative health consequences. One of these consequences is higher levels of inflammation. Because LDL-c is prone to oxidation, inflammation within the blood vessels often occurs with high LDL-c levels.

The patients all had LDL levels above 140 mg/dL and below 190 mg/dL. The researchers collected and analyzed blood samples prior to the study, and stored samples for comparison later. The patients were also tested for triglycerides, CRP levels, liver enzymes, and glutathione levels.

None of the patients were on any other medications during the study period, with the exception of one patient who took a birth control pill once, and then discontinued it. None of the patients were diagnosed with any other medical condition.

The patients were given 280 milligrams of Mulberry leaf (Morus alba L., Moraceae) three times per day � after each meal � for the entire three-month period. Every thirty days the patients were tested again.

After the 12 weeks, all of the patients had lower serum triglycerides and LDL-c levels. The average drop in triglycerides was 10.6% and LDL-c levels dropped by an average of 8.2% from levels at the beginning of the study. HDL-c levels also increased among the group � an average of 6.3% across the board.

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