AMPK	AMP-activated protein kinase
APC	Allophycocyanin
APO	Apolipoprotein
BC	Berberine chloride
BMI	Body mass index
CH	Chitosan
CPK	Creatine phosphokinase
CV	Cardiovascular
CVD	Cardiovascular disease
EPC	Endothelial progenitor cell
FITC	Fluorescein isothiocyanate
FPG	Fasting plasma glucose
GFR	Glomerular filtration rate
GIP	Gastric inhibitory peptide
GLM	General linear model
GLP-1	Glucagon-like peptide-1
HbA1C	Glycated haemoglobin
HMG-CoA	3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA
hsCRP	High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
IL	Interleukin
IQR	Interquartile range
ITT	Intention to treat
KDR	Kinase insert domain receptor
LDL-C	Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
MC	Monacolin
Non-HDL-C	Non-High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol
PCSK9	Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9
PE	Phycoerythrin
PS	Phosphoserine
RRYE	Red rice yeast extract
SAE	Serious adverse events
SD	Standard deviation
TNF	Tumor necrosis factor