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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (0)

How Does High Cholesterol Lead to Cardiovascular Disease?

I was recently asked the following question. If you are faced with heart disease or concerns about high cholesterol I thought you may also enjoy knowing the answer, which I've included below. How does high cholesterol lead to cardiovascular disease? Let me see if I can explain and keep the process easy to understand! First... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/26/2009, comments (0)

Eggs: Are they good or bad for you?

All right you have high cholesterol, so can you eat eggs or not? A little while ago, someone here on Health Central asked a question similar to this. I thought I'd expand on my answer and share it with everyone, so if you're confused about the whole cholesterol and egg issue you can better determine the right answer for your situation. To lower... 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 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 03/30/2009, comments (6)

Do Natural Methods of Lowering Cholesterol Really Work?

Are you worried about your cholesterol levels? Perhaps you've already started exercising and eating healthier foods, but are wondering if adding a cholesterol-lowering supplement to your diet would be helpful. It is true that very few natural products have actually been proven to reduce cholesterol, however some may be... Read more Chevron

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