Pantethine

Studied for: Hypercholesterolemia

Hypercholesterolemia

What the research found

Oral pantethine lowers total cholesterol by 8.7% to 15.1% and LDL-C by 10.4% to 20.1% progressively over 1 to 4 months of treatment. Supplementation lowers serum triglycerides up to 32.9% and increases HDL cholesterol by 6% to 10% in diverse dyslipidemic populations.

Dose used in studies

600 mg to 1,200 mg daily

Side effects reported

well tolerated

References

McRae2005, Gaddi1984, Evans2014

Not medical advice

Trials are run on specific people, for specific reasons, over a set period. Your medications, conditions and bloodwork can change what is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.