Elevated Cholesterol On A Vegan Diet
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Introduction
Vitamins do not share a common chemistry, but they do share certain characteristics. They are all organic nutrients that are necessary in small amounts for normal metabolism and good health. Your diet or supplements provide most vitamins. The body can manufacture only three vitamins (D, K, and the B vitamin biotin) from nondietary sources. Unlike carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, vitamins are not sources of energy. Instead, vitamins are chemical partners for the enzymes involved in ...
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By Christine Miller , Health Expert...attacks and strokes if they follow a gluten-free, vegan diet. The high fiber, low cholesterol... Read more »
Familial Hypercholesterolemia: It’s Not All Your Fault
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertIn our country we are quick to blame our Western diet and lack of exercise as the main cause of... Read more »
What is LDL Apheresis?
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertIn my last blog concerning the genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I... Read more »
Vytorin® Crash and Burn? Is cholesterol dead?
By Dr. William Davis , Health ExpertThe makers of Vytorin®, Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals, recently issued a controversial... Read more »
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By Heather Reese , Health ExpertI have recently started to follow a vegan diet, what foods can I eat to ensure I am getting enough... Read more »
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High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing
...risk for high cholesterol and heart disease or familial hypercholesterolemia, which is genetically elevated cholesterol. Risk factors include having parents with total cholesterol levels greater... Read more »Cholesterol Risk Factors
About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be... Read more »Cholesterol and Other Lipids: References
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ReferencesSimmons BP, Bosch JP, eds. Hands: Strategies for Strong, Pain-Free Hands. Boston, MA: Harvard Health Publications; 2006.US Dept. of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lost-worktime Injuries... Read more »Images
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