A review of the pharmacological effects of Anacardiaceae family on controlling lipid profile (dyslipidemia)

Abstract

Dyslipidemia is a chronic non-communicable disease (CNCD), induced by abnormalities in lipid metabolism resulting from excess intake of cholesterol, trans and saturated fats. Dyslipidemia is indicated by increased plasma total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglyceride levels, and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. Common treatments for dyslipidemia do not indicate ideal plasma cholesterol levels for every patient, which means better treatment is required. Some species