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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 10/27/2009, comment (1)

Are you eating enough fiber to lower cholesterol?

Eating a diet high in fiber supports a lower cholesterol/LDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, promotes digestive health, and has the potential to decrease risk of colorectal cancer (studies are showing mixed results so far). For your heart health success, let's take a moment and evaluate the fiber content of your food... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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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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Dr. Kang

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posted 02/04/2009, comments (0)

What is LDL Apheresis?

In my last blog concerning the genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I mentioned an invasive treatment called LDL apheresis as a potential therapy when medications do not reach target goals. Apheresis is a procedure in which whole blood is withdrawn from a person, run through various filters to remove the desired... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (0)

Alcohol Consumption and Heart Disease Prevention: How Much is Enough?

The newspapers these days seem to be full of studies that tell us that alcohol may be good for certain things (like preventing heart disease and stroke) while telling us that it's bad for other things (like the liver and memory). I am often asked by my patients, their family members, or friends how much alcohol is the "right amount." As far as the... Read more Chevron

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