Use of Nutraceuticals in Clinical Practice

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The aim of this study will be to evaluate the use of the nutraceutical with cardio-metabolic actions in clinical practice in addition to a Mediterranean diet scheme, normally recommended in the clinic. In particular the study will analyze how much the nutraceutical is prescribed and what are the pur...

The aim of this study will be to evaluate the use of the nutraceutical with cardio-metabolic actions in clinical practice in addition to a Mediterranean diet scheme, normally recommended in the clinic. In particular the study will analyze how much the nutraceutical is prescribed and what are the purposes for which it is used and at what dosages. In particular, attention will be focused on the following substances: berberine (500-1000 mg/day), monacolin (5-10 mg/day), phytosterols (0.9-1.8 g/day), resveratrol (100-500 mg/day), omega-3 (1-3 g/day), alpha lipoic acid (400-800 mg/day), curcumin (400 mg/day), psyllum (3.5 g/day), coenzyme Q10 (100-200 mg/day), inositol (250-600 mg/day), glucomannan (1-4 g/day), chitosan (800-1200 mg/day), guar fiber (10-20 g/day), L-arginine (250 mg/day).

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