By Kieran on December 22, 2009
To begin with, throughout the world, cholesterol levels (measured in the blood) vary widely. Generally, people who live in countries where blood cholesterol levels are lower, such as Japan, have lower rates of heart disease.
Countries with very high cholesterol levels, such as Finland, have very high rates of coronary heart disease. However, some populations [...]
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By Kieran on December 14, 2009
Lots of people want to know about ways to lower cholesterol naturally. Fortunately, there are answers available. It is important to first know there is no magic pill for reducing cholesterol levels. What is essential is that you are keeping to a diet that is particularly designed to lower cholesterol levels. To lower the level [...]
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By Kieran on December 10, 2009
When should I undergo a cholesterol test? What would the results say about my health? How many tests are there and which will give me the best results?
Unlike any other health tests, cholesterol testing does not diagnose disease. Instead, it reveals the risks of developing heart disease. Cholesterol testing is considered necessary in preventive health [...]
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By Kieran on December 6, 2009
Achieving lower cholesterol is one of the best ways to protect yourself from heart attack and stroke. The more natural and cost effective way to lower cholesterol is to eat foods low in cholesterol. Using herbs to lower cholesterol is safe and effective.
One of the best things that you can to do lower cholesterol [...]
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By Kieran on November 28, 2009
Cholesterol is a type of fat that is part of all animal cells. It is essential for many of the body metabolic processes, including hormone and bile production, and to help the body use vitamin D.
Cholesterol is more abundant in tissues which either synthesize more or have more abundant densely-packed membranes, for example, [...]
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By Kieran on July 6, 2009
Atkins Diet fans, step aside. The new Eco-Atkins plan, named for its environmentally friendly vegetarian menu, is proving to be healthier.
In only one month, volunteers following the plan reduced their cholesterol levels by 15 percent to 20 percent and dropped blood pressure 2 points. That’s a big, fast change.
Most studies of diet and heart disease [...]
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By Kieran on March 11, 2009
People who regularly ate barley had a statistically significant reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, Craig I. Coleman, Pharm.D., and colleagues reported in the “Annals of Family Medicine”.
Because previous research had shown that reducing LDL cholesterol is significant in lowering coronary disease risks, the researchers said their findings could be clinically significant.
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By Kieran on January 17, 2009
Cholesterol is a fatty lipid, steroid and an alcohol found in the body tissues and blood plasma of vertebrates. It is the essential part of the outer membranes of human body cells, and it circulates in the blood.
Cholesterol in the human body comes from two major sources. About three-quarters of the body’s total cholesterol [...]
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