High blood
High blood cholesterol occurs when there is too much cholesterol in your blood. Your cholesterol level is determined partly by your genetic makeup and the saturated
The risk of developing...
A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol... Read more »
The debate on whether the calories that people with or without diabetes drink help to make us feel full isn't over. But the evidence that... Read more »
Do you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure? Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase... Read more »
A diet high in dietary fiber plays an important in preventing heart disease and lowering cholesterol levels. Dietary fiber binds to... Read more »
Did you know that meeting your dietary requirements for fiber is very important? This is because fiber has a wide range of wonderful... 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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diet - fiber; Roughage; BulkFood SourcesThere are two forms of fiber: soluble and insoluble.Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during... Read more »
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 »
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 »