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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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The Struggles Exercising with Diabetes and Low Thyroid Function
I have been going to the gym pretty much 3-4 times a week for over a year now, and for over a year it has been a struggle almost every time... Read more »
Correct Heart Disease through Your Thyroid: Learn How
When should low thyroid be considered and when could it be blamed for contributing to risk for heart disease? You’d think the answer... Read more »
The Low Down on Low Residue Diets.
Low residue diets are often prescribed in Inflammatory Bowel Disease to allow the intestines time to rest. Decreasing foods that cause... Read more »
Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diet for Diabetics
Almost everything that we thought we knew about fat is wrong. The “really bad fats,” according to Barry Sears of The Zone fame, are... Read more »
Answering fad diet questions: High protein/low carb diets.
Will a high protein/low carb diet like Atkins be good for my Inflammatory Bowel Disease?A high protein and low carb diet has been pretty... Read more »
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Low-Calorie Diets Can Increase Stress
Going on a low calorie diet increases stress levels in the body, a new study has found. And that stress doesn't just come from trying to avoid... Read more »
Low-carb diet beats low-calorie diet at burning liver fat: stu...
A small study at UT-Southwestern Medical Center suggests that people who follow a low-carbohydrate diet burn more excessive liver fat than people who... Read more »
Heart Healthy Diet: soy, fish oil, low-carb and low-fat diets
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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 »
Low-carb diets beat low-fat diets at preventing diabetes
Low-carb, high-fat diets do not increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. In fact, diets rich in fats and protein may even lower... 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 »
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