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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?
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Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!
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3 Diet Shifts to Lower Cholesterol
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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 »
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
Dietary fat is often portrayed as a villain – especially when you’re talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And... Read more »
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
Dietary fat is often portrayed as a villain especially when youre talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And... Read more »
Fish Oil Plus a Low-Fat, High-Carb Diet Improves Cholesterol: ...
Results from a new study suggest that adding fish oil to a diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in saturated fats may help people who have... Read more »
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read more »
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