Dr. Paul G. Donohue responds to a reader's question about whether there is truth to reports that pomegranate juice lowers cholesterol. Dr. Donohue discusses the popular theories about how the juice works on LDL ("bad") cholesterol and arteries. He also details the evidence he has encountered for these cholesterol-lowering effects.
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Supermarket shelves are packed with a vast array of ‘cholesterol lowering' products. These products contain substances called sterols and... Read more »
Are you worried about your cholesterol levels? Perhaps you've already started exercising and eating healthier foods, but are wondering... Read more »
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I just spoke with an individual today that dropped their cholesterol 49 points by making one change - cutting back on high sugar snacks.... Read more »
A small study has found that noni juice, made from a fruit native to Tahiti, helps lower bad (LDL) cholesterol as well increase good cholesterol.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
StatinsStatins are considered the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol in most patients, particularly for lowering LDL levels.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diet - cholesterol Recommendations More than half of the adult population has blood cholesterol levels higher than the desirable... Read more »
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 »
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 »