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Statins are considered the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol in most patients, particularly for lowering LDL levels. They also have modest effects in lowering triglycerides and increasing HDL levels. Statins inhibit the liver enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which the body uses to manufacturer of cholesterol. These drugs effectively reduce the risk of major coronary events, including first and second heart attacks and stroke, in adults with unhealthy...
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Low Cholesterol Diet: How Much Cholesterol Can I Have Per Day?
So, how much cholesterol can you have per day on a low cholesterol diet? This is a pretty common question for anyone who has been told to... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!
Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips... Read more »
MS and Cholesterol: MS Diets and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
Any discussion of heart disease and its risk factors is often joined by a discussion of cholesterol. Last week we talked about the basics... Read more »
Lower Cholesterol with the TLC Diet
Are you familiar with the TLC diet? I was not, so when I saw this treatment plan to lower cholesterol I was interested to see what it was... Read more »
Low Carbohydrate and High Protein/High Fat Diets: Good or Bad for
In 1973, the late Dr. Robert Atkins published his first book entitled “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution: the high calorie way to stay thin... Read more »
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Diet Helps Older Adults Cut Cholesterol: Study
Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by reducing their fat intake, researchers say, even if these adults are already taking statins to get... Read more »
Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
Reducing your cholesterol can be a huge step in decreasing your risks of health complications like heart disease.General TipsSaturated fats should be... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
Obesity is a well-documented health crisis in America. Recent statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults are obese – this translates to more... Read more »
Q&A: Can I control my cholesterol with diet instead of Lipitor...
A reader who is uneasy about taking Lipitor asks Dr. Paul G. Donohue if cholesterol can be lowered with diet alone. Donohue responds with advice... Read more »
Lowering cholesterol with better eating
Though many people take cholesterol-lowering statins to treat their high cholesterol, experts say taking medications isn't enough to keep... Read more »
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