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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 or Low fat – which is more important when selecting...
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Cholesterol Education Month: Fiber and Cholesterol
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Blocked Arteries and Low Cholesterol: Now What?
While high cholesterol (either as a high LDL or “bad” cholesterol; or low HDL or “good” cholesterol) certainly contributes to the... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!
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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 »
Cholesterol Screening Rates Too Low in Young Adults: CDC
Researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say only about 50 percent of American young adults have their cholesterol... 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 »
Low cholesterol reduces men's prostate cancer risk: study
Results from two new studies suggest that men who have lower cholesterol levels also have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Read more »
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