Cholesterol

Genetically Prone to High Cholesterol? Breakthrough Treatments Offer Promise

High cholesterol, a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke, affects nearly two in five American adults. While lifestyle changes and medications like statins are standard approaches, individuals with a genetic predisposition face challenges in managing cholesterol effectively. Two groundbreaking experimental treatments, presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meeting, offer potential breakthroughs for […]

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Plant-Powered Hearts:The Science and Practice of the Portfolio Diet

A recent study in the American Heart Association’s Circulation journal unveils the potential heart-healthy benefits of a lesser-known diet – the Portfolio Diet. This unique dietary approach, developed by Canadian researcher Dr. David J.A. Jenkins, places a distinct emphasis on plant-based proteins and has shown promise in lowering the risk of stroke and heart disease.

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What's Exactly The Difference Between VLDV and LDL

What’s Exactly The Difference Between VLDL and LDL?

The human body uses cholesterol to digest food and triglycerides to store the energy collected from digestion. Lipoprotein carries them in the bloodstream, which has five types: chylomicrons, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). Out of all the types, VLDL and LDL stand out because of their

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Understanding the Effects of Plant-Based Versus Animal-Based Products on Cholesterol

Few people want to be unhealthy. Those who are out of shape or in poor health feel the effects: less mobility, greater discomfort, and higher medical bills, to name a few. To be sure, the costs of prescription drugs and other standard treatments are soaring. The physiological benefits and financial savings of preventive care, therefore,

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Understanding the Cholesterol Ratio What It Is and Why It’s Important.

Understanding the Cholesterol Ratio: What It Is and Why It’s Important?

Before understanding the cholesterol ratio, it is essential to understand what cholesterol numbers mean. Many people assume that cholesterol is bad, but the truth is that the body needs a certain level of cholesterol for it to function effectively. There are two types of cholesterol which are dietary and serum. Serum is the cholesterol that

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