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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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Tea Proven to Help Lower Total Cholesterol
Tea is an ancient drink that dates back over 5,000 years. People have not only enjoyed its distinct taste but have also used it for... Read more »
Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
Are there any natural options for someone who needs to lower their LDL but cannot use cholesterol medications due to side effects? Is red... Read more »
Green Tea to Lower Cholesterol? Not So Fast
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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... Read more »
Focusing on a Diet that Lowers Cholesterol Also May Help Stave Off...
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Beta-glucan fiber lowers cholesterol
A recent study in the Netherlands has found that fruit drinks containing the soluble fiber beta-glucan can lower total cholesterol and LDL ("bad")... Read more »
Coffee drinking lowers women's stroke risk
Drinking coffee appears to lower the risk for stroke among women, with more consumption translating into more protection, Spanish and American... Read more »
Cholesterol
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diet - cholesterol Recommendations More than half of the adult population has blood cholesterol levels higher than the desirable... Read more »
Study: Lower cholesterol=lower prostate cancer risk
Miami researchers say that men who keep their cholesterol levels low may also be lowering their risk of developing prostate cancer. In a new study,... Read more »
Healthy women can lower stroke risk by lowering cholesterol
Women who reduce their cholesterol also cut their risk of having a stroke, new research suggests. Harvard researchers found that women in the study... Read more »
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