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HEART DISEASE & CHOLESTEROL

Agarwal, O. P. (1985, August). Prevention of atheromatous heart disease. Angiology,36(8), 485-492.

Abstract: Five thousand patients of atheromatous heart disease, presented as angina pectoris, were studied over a period of five years. After adding the "Husk of Isabgol" and "Aloe vera: (an indigenous plant known as ghee-guar-ka-paththa) to the diet, a marked reduction in total serum cholesterol, serum triglycerides, fasting and post-parandial blood sugar level in diabetic patients, total lipids and also increase in HDL were noted. Simultaneously the clinical profile of these patients showed reduction in the frequency of anginal attacks and gradually, the drugs, like verapamil, nifedipine, beta-blockers and nitrates, were tapered. The patients, most benefitted, were diabetics (without adding any anti-diabetic drug). The exact mechanism of the action of the above two substances is not known, but it appears that probably they act by their high fiber contents. Both of these substances need further evaluation. The most interesting aspect of the study was that no untoward side effect was noted and all the five thousand patients are surviving till date.

Castillo, Rafael (MD). (N.D.). Aloe vera for heart disease, cancer? Inquirer.

Abstract: A doctor's look at scientific literature regarding Aloe vera and heart disease/cancer.

Yagi, Akira, Shibata, Shoji, Nishioka, Itsuo, Iwadare, Shuichi, & Ishida, Yukisato. (1982). Cardiac stimulant action of constituents of Aloe saponaria. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 71(7), 739-741.

Abstract: A highly potent cardiotonic substance, calcium isocitrate, was isolated from Aloe saponaria, using solvent partition, nonionic porous resin, and gel permeation chromatographies. Cardiac stimulant activity of synthesized steroisomers of calcium isocitrate was demonstrated in isolated guinea pig atria.

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