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posted 10/15/2009, comments (3)

Dangers of Too Low Cholesterol: Are You at Risk?

Cholesterol is often viewed as "bad" these days and many people are doing everything they can to lower cholesterol levels as much as possible. This isn't necessarily a good thing. Cholesterol is essential for many normal bodily functions. Enzymes use cholesterol to produce vitamin D, steroid hormones (estrogen, progesterone,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/14/2009, comments (2)

Test Results..What do they mean! I am confused.

My test results...8/14/09 TC ..150 TriG.... 554 HDL...23 LDL...cannot be measured but in the past were >100. A1C... 5.5 Glucose.... 90 5ft 7in tall.. 215lbs. 42yrs old. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/25/2009, comments (0)

Lipoprotein(a) – Influenced by Genetics and Linked to Heart Disease

Lipoprotein(a) is a type of cholesterol we all have; however, it's not a cholesterol routinely monitored by physicians. Typically you receive a standard lipid panel which gives you the following labs: Total Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides (and maybe VLDL Cholesterol) If the above labs are within... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/11/2009, comment (1)

4 Steps to Lower LDL Cholesterol

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol carries mostly cholesterol, some protein, and minimal triglycerides throughout your circulation, depositing cholesterol along blood vessel walls as it travels. From our sponsor: On Insulin? Get a diabetes monitor at no charge! LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as the "bad"... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/16/2009, comments (4)

Anyone know anything about HealthWarehouse.com? $3.50 Simvastatin & Lisinopril?

My doctor recently prescribed me simvastatin to try and get my cholesterol under control. I wasn't thrilled about having to pay for more medications. I was searching around trying to find the lowest price on simvastatin. I found an online US pharmacy called HealthWarehouse.com that is offering Simvastatin 30-day supply at... Read more Chevron

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