Serum Concentration of Endogenous Estrogens and Sirtuin-1 After Administration of Atorvastatin and Quercetin:
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery DiseaseMenopause
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: QuercetinDietary Supplement: Placebo
- Registration Number
- NCT05877235
- Lead Sponsor
- InCor Heart Institute
- Brief Summary
Chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) is the leading cause of death in women in the most developed regions of Brazil. The primary etiopathogenic mechanism is the process of atherosclerosis. A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower incidence of CCS. The higher consumption of these foods promotes greater availability of phenolic compounds, and the higher intake of these compounds is one of the main hypotheses for vascular health. Quercetin, a phenolic compound, is the most abundant natural antioxidant belonging to the group of flavonoids. Quercetin improves lipoprotein metabolism, has an antioxidant capacity, produces vasodilating substances in the vascular endothelium, and reduces platelet aggregability. Likewise, statins are medications known to reduce cardiovascular events in women with CCS by reducing serum LDL-cholesterol levels and, to a lesser extent, by possible pleiotropic effects. In turn, SIRT1 is one of the 7 classes of proteins. It mediates various metabolic pathways in response to nutritional stimuli, particularly for caloric restriction and phenolic compounds, as well as coordinating the production and secretion of important hormones. However, the impact of quercetin supplementation and statin administration on serum endogenous estrogen levels is unknown
- Detailed Description
The main objective of this study is to investigate the influence of atorvastatin and of quercetin in the serum concentrations of estradiol and estrone after the administration of atorvastatin and supplementation with quercetin. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 60-day study in 60 postmenopausal women with CAD, divided into three groups of 20 women each: Group 1 - quercetin (500 mg/day); Group 2 - atorvastatin (80 mg/day); Group 3 - control (placebo).
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- Postmenopausal women;
- Diagnosed coronary artery disease;
- Stable coronary disease;
- hypo or hyperthyroidism,
- rheumatic disease,
- use of alcohol,
- hepatic failure,
- renal failure
- hormone replacement therapy
- use of insulin
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Quercetin Quercetin Trans-quercetin, 1000 mg daily for 60 days Control Placebo Starch, 1000mg daily for 60 days. Atorvastatin Quercetin Atorvastatin, 80mg daily for 60 days.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Estradiol 60 days serum concentrations
Estrone 60 days serum concentrations
Sirtuin-1 60 days Serum concentrations and gene expression
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Cardiometabolic risk factors 60 days Lipid and glucometabolic profiles
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
INCOR- Heart Institute
🇧🇷Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil