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Lisa Nelson

posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Coenzyme Q10 and Your Heart

Lisa Nelson RD #11: How much coenzyme Q10, if any, should individuals with heart disease supplement to see benefits? Dr. Shelby-Lane: CoenzymeQ10-H2, also known as ubiquinol, is the reduced form of coenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) that is over five times more bioavailable than ordinary (standard) CoQ10. CoQ10 plays an essential role in providing... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

The Connection Between Vitamin D and Heart Disease

Lisa Nelson RD #9: Is there a connection between vitamin D and heart disease? What level vitamin D should individuals maintain to prevent heart problems? Dr. Shelby-Lane: It is a known and documented fact that too little Vitamin D puts the heart at risk. Yet many patients are not routinely tested, and if so, they do not take... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

What Does a High HDL Mean for Me?

Lisa Nelson RD #6: If you have a patient with a high HDL level, let's say an HDL greater than 80; are you concerned if their LDL level is elevated? Dr. Shelby-Lane: New research has revealed that LDL or "bad" cholesterol inhibits the breakdown of fat in adipocytes, or fat cells, thus suggesting that it is a regulator of fat stores.This... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/24/2009, comment (1)

Are Sterol Esters the Next “Trans Fat”?

See that container of yogurt? It contains 600 mg of plant sterols that help reduce cholesterol. It even says "heart healthy" . . . but is it? "Trans" fats all over again? Back in the 1970s, we were all warned to reduce the saturated fat in our diet. Food manufacturers helped us comply with this advice by... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/23/2009, comments (0)

February 23: Avoid Trans Fatty Acids

Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and lower HDL (good) cholesterol. Consuming trans fats increases your heart disease risk. Daily trans fat intake should be less than 1% of your total calorie intake. Sources - chips, cookies, crackers, vegetable shortening, commercial baked goods, French fries, fried chicken,... Read more Chevron

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