Friday, October, 23, 2009
Lower Triglycerides
October 03, 2008
A new study has given further evidence that high levels of
triglycerides in the blood are strong predictors of cardiac
trouble. Researchers followed the progress of 4,162 heart attack
patients who were taking statins to lower their cholesterol. They
found that patients who reduced their cholesterol and also had
lower triglyceride levels had a 20 percent lower risk of having a
new cardiac event than patients who had reduced cholesterol but
higher levels of triglycerides.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Lisa Nelson
,
Health Expert
...miles) each day! Increasing your physical activity will lower triglycerides and raise HDL...
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By Dr. Kang
,
Health Expert
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies. The word triglyceride...
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By Lisa Nelson
,
Health Expert
...HDL-building nutrients like niacin and pantethine also help lower triglycerides and improve...
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Health Guide
Reducing your cholesterol can be a huge step in decreasing your risks of health complications like heart disease.General TipsSaturated fats should be avoided or reduced, and trans fats should be cut...
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Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Treatment There are steps that everyone can take to improve their...
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...year, but they appear to have mixed effects on cholesterol and lipid levels. On the positive side, they
lower triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. On the negative side, they raise...
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Omega-3 fatty acid is often misnamed an “alternative” or “natural” medication. Penicillin was, of course, derived from a living organism and was therefore “natural” in the same way that...
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Heart-Healthy DietsAlthough there are many major dietary approaches for protecting health, experts generally agree on the following recommendations for heart protection:Choose fiber-rich food (whole...
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