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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
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High blood cholesterol occurs when there is too much cholesterol in your blood. Your cholesterol level is determined partly by your genetic makeup and the saturated
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From Our Experts
Proton Pump Inhibitors Inhibit Magnesium Absorption too!
The FDA recently released a report warning consumers that long term (greater than one year) use of Proton Pump Inhibitors leads to risk of... Read more »
Is there life for CETP inhibitors after the death of torcetrapib?
In the beginning of this year, I wrote two articles concerning torcetrapib, the $800 million failure of Pfizer to develop a new type of... Read more »
Cholesterol Education Month: Fiber and Cholesterol
A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol... Read more »
Calcium Stealers: Medications and Substances That Impede the...
It's so important to get the proper amount of calcium to fight bone loss and other medical disorders; so make sure you are checking what... Read more »
More Thoughts on Calcium Absorption, Gastroesophageal Reflux and PPIs
Last week, I wrote about a recent research study that found a relationship between high doses of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and hip... Read more »
From Our Sources
Scientists discover gene linked to cholesterol absorption
Doctors at Jefferson Medical College have found a gene in the intestines of zebrafish that can be altered to prevent lipids (the building blocks of... Read more »
Treatment Options for High Blood Cholesterol
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: High Blood Cholesterol
Goals of Treatment for High Blood CholesterolThe goal of treatment for people with high blood cholesterol is to sufficiently lower the LDL... Read more »
Q&A: Can Cholesterol Be Too Low?
A reader who is concerned that the statin Lipitor has lowered her son's cholesterol too much asks Dr. Peter Gott for advice about his cholesterol... Read more »
Clinical trial: New add-on treatment for high cholesterol
This is a study to determine whether treatment with a new medication (TAK-475) reduces bad cholesterol levels when given with ongoing statin... Read more »
Clinical trial: Add-on treatment for high cholesterol
This is a study to determine whether treatment with a new drug (lapaquistat acetate) reduces bad cholesterol levels when given with ongoing statin... Read more »
8 Foods That Lower Cholesterol
Lower cholesterol the natural way! Millions of Americans take a statin to lower their cholesterol. While these drugs are powerful allies in the fight against cardiovascular disease, many people aren't aware that diet and exercise can play an...
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