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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Cholesterol Supplement

Which cholesterol supplements work?

August 11, 2009
There are plenty of dietary supplements on the market that claim to help you lower you cholesterol, but which  work and which don't? In this slideshow, experts discuss such supplements as artichoke leaf extract, fenugreek, soluble fiber, and fish oil, explaining what each is and how it may--or may not--work to lower cholesterol. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Garlic: Is it Good for Cholesterol?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...cornerstones.  Several herbs have been thought to improve cholesterol levels, and more... Read more »

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Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

...Control) and Sitostanol (Benechol) can reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels by up to 10%.  Soy... Read more »

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Alternative Treatment for Lowering Cholesterol
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...plant sterols. They are believed to decrease blood cholesterol levels by competing with dietary... Read more »

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Do Natural Methods of Lowering Cholesterol Really Work?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

Are you worried about your cholesterol levels?   Perhaps you've already started exercising and... Read more »

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Go Red! Women and Cholesterol
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...is no – both men and women should have abnormal cholesterol levels treated with equal... Read more »

Health Guide

Questions on Iron Deficiency and Wine for Heart Health
...if it’s white wine or red wine? Both red and white wines will help increase your HDL, or healthy cholesterol levels which can improve heart health. However, red wine provides more antioxidants... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
If your cholesterol is too high, it's time to take action. Lowering your total cholesterol levels can reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke, or dying of heart disease. If you... Read more »
Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
...Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...treatment may be needed.Drug Treatment for Unhealthy Cholesterol and Lipid LevelsAggressive control of cholesterol levels is known to reduce death rates in patients with peripheral artery disease... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes
...had diabetes significantly reduced their risk for heart attack and stroke. Aggressive reduction of cholesterol levels, usually with a statin drug, is equally important.Quitting SmokingPatients who... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

Find out how cholesterol is produced.... Read more »

Medications

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...with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., cholesterol levels, liver function tests,... Read more »

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...tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, blood cholesterol levels, complete blood counts)... Read more »

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...glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts, blood cholesterol levels) will be performed to... Read more »

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Red Yeast Rice Capsules Reduce Cholesterol
June 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Red yeast rice pills could be one of the keys in helping people lower their cholesterol levels.  Researchers studied a group... Read summary »

Kids Low on Vitamin D
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at... Read summary »

Even a small boost in good cholesterol can reduce heart attack risk
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With all the attention given to lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol, people often overlook the benefits of raising HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. The... Read summary »

Nine natural ways to lower cholesterol
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Though medications are often the best way to control high cholesterol, experts say that there are some natural alternatives that can help lower... Read summary »

Blueberries may fight cholesterol, colon cancer
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Two new studies suggest that eating blueberries may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of colon cancer. Researchers from the U.S. Department... Read summary »