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What Foods Are Good For High Cholesterol

FDA approves Livalo to treat high cholesterol

August 05, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new statin called Livalo to treat high cholesterol. The drug is intended to treat high cholesterol in people whose diet and exercise changes have failed to control the condition, and works the same as other statins. Livalo's approval was based on five clinical studies that compared its safety and effectiveness to three other statins. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Cholesterol Education Month: A Year in Review and What’s to Come
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...first city to pass a law banning all trans fats from foods served in restaurants with... Read more »

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A Daily Food Guide to Lowering Cholesterol
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...information below is organized according to the various food groups as a handy reference guide.... Read more »

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Your Doctor Visit - What Happens After the Exam?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...necessary at this time?e. Are there any specific foods or other non-prescription medicines I can... Read more »

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"Ticking Time Bomb"
By Tressa , Health Expert

...affects the entire way that your body metabolizes food so when your blood sugars are high your... Read more »

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Garlic: Is it Good for Cholesterol?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...start taking garlic as the sole therapy to treat high cholesterol.  Eating a heart healthy... Read more »

Health Guide

High Cholesterol a Threat to the Entire Vascular System (Not Just Heart Vessels)
...control of your cholesterol levels:  ·        Keep your refrigerator filled with only good food like fresh fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free daily foods.  ·        Pay... Read more »
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Diet - cholesterol Food Sources In foods, cholesterol is found in eggs, dairy products, meat, and poultry. Egg yolks and organ meats (liver,... Read more »
What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide
...The first is from the liver, which is the body’s major cholesterol-producing organ. We also consume foods that contain cholesterol – red meat, poultry and eggs have particularly high levels.... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
...hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, which is a liquid, to create a solid substance. It can be found in foods such as vegetable shortening, some margarines, crackers, candies, baked goods, cookies,... Read more »
Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. It is added to many commercially processed foods and baked goods. To determine if whether a food you are eating contains trans fat look for... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

Find out how cholesterol is produced.... Read more »

Medications

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...by mouth usually once daily, with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. This drug... Read more »

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...medication by mouth usually once daily with or without food. If you are also taking a... Read more »

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...medication. Some forms of this drug should be taken with food while some may be taken with or... Read more »

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...medication by mouth usually once daily with or without food, or as directed by your doctor.... Read more »

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...effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at... Read more »

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