Soy Protein Lowers Non-HDL Cholesterol
Soy Protein Lowers Non-HDL Cholesterol Significantly More Than Milk Protein Soy protein’s ability to lower total and LDL (low-density lipoprotein or “the bad”) cholesterol has been extensively studied, but the mechanism whereby soy protein lowers cholesterol remains unresolved. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology... more
New Drug Significantly Raises Good Cholesterol, Cuts Bad Nearly In Half
An experimental drug more than doubles the level of good cholesterol and cuts the bad kind nearly in half without the blood pressure increase linked to another agent in its class, according to late-breaking clinical trial results presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010. Determining the EFficacy and Tolerability of... more
Blood Cholesterol
Cholesterol, a yellowish fatty substance, is one of the essential ingredients of the body. Although it is essential to life, it has a bad reputation, being a major villain in heart disease. Every person with high blood cholesterol is regarded as a potential candidate for heart attack or a stroke. Most of the cholesterol found in the body is produced... more
Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified
Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say Twenty genes that play major roles in controlling cholesterol within cells have been identified by German researchers, who said that some of the genes may play a role in heart disease risk and offer new targets for drug treatment. The 20 genes are likely to be “immediately relevant”... more
