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Dr. William Davis

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

How does fish oil reduce triglycerides

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil possess the unique ability to reduce triglycerides. There's no doubt that omega-3s do this quite effectively. After all, the FDA approved prescription fish oil, Lovaza®, to treat a condition called familial hypertriglyceridemia, a genetic condition in which very high triglyceride levels, typically 500... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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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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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/20/2009, comment (1)

5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Good Cholesterol Levels

You may have been told that you need to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and increase your HDL (good) cholesterol levels. While this may sound like a mixed message, in fact it's an excellent way to help lower your risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all of the body's cells. It has several healthy... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/05/2009, comments (0)

7 Important Diet Changes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

High blood cholesterol can affect anyone. It's a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease, and the higher your cholesterol level, the greater your risk. If you've just been diagnosed with high cholesterol it can be a daunting experience, but thankfully there are steps you can take to help protect your... Read more Chevron

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