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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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Sample Menu for the DASH Eating Plan
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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...
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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 »
Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats,...
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The goals of a heart-healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and fatty molecules called lipids. You... Read more »
Sodium: urine
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The sodium urine test measures the amount of salt (sodium) in a urine sample.Sodium can also be measured in a blood sample.See also: Sodium - blood... Read more »
Low-salt diet may not be best for your heart
A surprising new study suggests that eating a diet low in salt may be worse for your heart than eating a diet rich in salt. Investigators looked at a... Read more »
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