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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 Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!
Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips... Read more »
Diabetes Nutrition: Low Carbohydrate Diet, Cholesterol before Insulin...
A few days ago I was browsing through an old physiology textbook, the one I used when I was in college, because I was curious to read what... Read more »
Low Carbohydrate and High Protein/High Fat Diets: Good or Bad for
In 1973, the late Dr. Robert Atkins published his first book entitled “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution: the high calorie way to stay thin... Read more »
Low cholesterol or Low fat – which is more important when selecting...
You would think if you have high cholesterol what you need to do is reduce the amount of cholesterol in your diet and that will take care... Read more »
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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 »
Heart Healthy Diet: soy, fish oil, low-carb and low-fat diets
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Heart-Healthy Diet GuidelinesKey recommendations for a heart-healthy diet include:Eat a balanced diet with plenty of high-fiber foods, such as... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, we...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nutrition BasicsFats and OilsSome fat is essential for normal body function. Fats can have good or bad effects on health, depending on their... 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 »
Five Things You Need to Know About Low-Carb Dieting
Eating low carb increases cholesterol A 25-year Swedish study reveals that over time, reducing animal fat intake decreased blood cholesterol levels, and that a high fat low carbohydrate diet increased blood cholesterol levels. ...
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