A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol levels. I am not aware of any negative effect of fiber on the absorption or the effects of the statins on lowering cholesterol. Statins including Lipitor can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as... Read more
Now that we are all rested after our long Labor Day weekend, I thought it important to remind you that September has been designated National Cholesterol Education Month. Yes, there really is such a thing. There's a breast cancer awareness month, prostate cancer awareness month, a foot health awareness month, and a medical... Read more
As mentioned in my previous article, non pharmacological treatment for high triglyceride (TG) levels can be quite effective with diet and exercise alone contributing to an almost 33% reduction. However, for some this may not be enough, and for others the effect may be too difficult to maintain over the long run. Medication to lower TG levels... Read more
My last article talked about high triglycerides (TG) and how they may be a detriment to your health, specifically increasing your risk of heart disease. Again, remember that normal levels are <150mg/dl, borderline high 150-199mg/dl, high 200-499mg/dl, and very high >500mg/dl. Abnormal triglyceride levels can occur as either a primary... Read more
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies. The word triglyceride describes this fat's chemical structure. Its chemical backbone is made up of glyceride (a carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen molecule) with three (tri) attached fatty acid chains. It is also the most common form of fat in vegetable oil and... Read more
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