The macadamia nut-based diet high in monounsaturated fat and the moderately low-fat diet both had potentially beneficial effects on cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels when compared with a typical American diet

Abstract Title: Serum lipid effects of a high-monounsaturated fat diet based on macadamia nuts. Abstract Source: Arch Intern Med. 2000 Apr 24;160(8):1154-8. PMID: 10789609 Abstract Author(s): J D Curb, G Wergowske, J C Dobbs, R D Abbott, B Huang Article Affiliation: Department of Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu … Leggi tutto

The LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of oat beta-glucan depends on molecular weight (size)

Abstract Title: Physicochemical properties of oatβ-glucan influence its ability to reduce serum LDL cholesterol in humans: a randomized clinical trial. Abstract Source: Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Oct;92(4):723-32. Epub 2010 Jul 21. PMID: 20660224 Abstract Author(s): Thomas M S Wolever, Susan M Tosh, Alison L Gibbs, Jennie Brand-Miller, Alison M Duncan, Valerie Hart, Benoît Lamarche, Barbara … Leggi tutto

The hypothesis that LDL cholesterol and saturated fat consumption is the primary cause of heart disease is faulty and not unequivocally supported by the evidence

Abstract Title: Cholesterol does not cause coronary heart disease in contrast to stress. Abstract Source: Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 1993 Jul-Aug(4):7-9. PMID: 18609060 Abstract Author(s): Paul J Rosch Article Affiliation: Department of Medicine and Psychiatry, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA. stress124@optonline.net Abstract: The belief that coronary atherosclerosis is due to high … Leggi tutto

The herbal remedies examined had significantly beneficial effects on cholesterol in T2D patients

Abstract Title: Effects of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron, and Ginger Consumption on Markers of Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Abstract Source: Rev Diabet Stud. 2014 Fall-Winter;11(3-4):258-66. Epub 2015 Feb 10. PMID: 26177486 Abstract Author(s): Paria Azimi, Reza Ghiasvand, Awat Feizi, Mitra Hariri, Behnoud Abbasi Article Affiliation: Paria Azimi Abstract: … Leggi tutto

The fortification of beverages with phytosterols are an effective dietary strategy to reduce circulating lipid concentrations in normal to hypercholesterolemic individuals by reducing intestinal cholesterol absorption

Abstract Title: Low and moderate-fat plant sterol fortified soymilk in modulation of plasma lipids and cholesterol kinetics in subjects with normal to high cholesterol concentrations: report on two randomized crossover studies. Abstract Source: Lipids Health Dis. 2009;8:45. Epub 2009 Oct 20. PMID: 19843338 Abstract Author(s): Todd C Rideout, Yen-Ming Chan, Scott V Harding, Peter Jh Jones … Leggi tutto

The effects of probiotic and conventional yoghurt on lipid profile in women

n/a Article Publish Status: FREE Click here to read the complete article. [divider style=”6″] Abstract Title: The effects of probiotic and conventional yoghurt on lipid profile in women. Abstract Source: Br J Nutr. 2010 Jun ;103(12):1778-83. Epub 2010 Jan 26. PMID: 20100374 Abstract Author(s): Haleh Sadrzadeh-Yeganeh, Ibrahim Elmadfa, Abolghasem Djazayery, Mahmoud Jalali, Ramin Heshmat, Maryam Chamary … Leggi tutto

The consumption of oats has significant cholesterol lowering effects in women with hypercholesterolemia

Abstract Title: Oats and soy in lipid-lowering diets for women with hypercholesterolemia: is there synergy? Abstract Source: J Am Diet Assoc. 2001 Nov;101(11):1319-25. PMID: 11716313 Abstract Author(s): L Van Horn, K Liu, J Gerber, D Garside, L Schiffer, N Gernhofer, P Greenland Article Affiliation: Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. … Leggi tutto

The administration of low-dose curcumin showed a trend of reduction in total cholesterol level and LDL cholesterol level in acute coronary syndrome patients

Abstract Title: The effect of curcumin on lipid level in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Abstract Source: Acta Med Indones. 2008 Oct;40(4):201-10. PMID: 19151449 Abstract Author(s): Idrus Alwi, Teguh Santoso, Slamet Suyono, Bambang Sutrisna, Frans D Suyatna, Siti Boedina Kresno, Sri Ernie Article Affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo … Leggi tutto

The addition of POMx to simvastatin therapy in hypercholesterolemic patients improved oxidative stress and lipid status in the patient’s serum and in their HMDM

Abstract Title: Pomegranate extract (POMx) decreases the atherogenicity of serum and of human monocyte-derived macrophages (HMDM) in simvastatin-treated hypercholesterolemic patients: a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized, prospective pilot study. Abstract Source: Atherosclerosis. 2014 Jan ;232(1):204-10. Epub 2013 Nov 19. PMID: 24401239 Abstract Author(s): Shadi Hamoud, Tony Hayek, Nina Volkova, Judith Attias, Danit Moscoviz, Mira Rosenblat, Michael Aviram Article … Leggi tutto

Sustained dietary nitrate ingestion improves vascular function in hypercholesterolemic patients

Article Publish Status: FREE Click here to read the complete article. [divider style=”6″] Abstract Title: Dietary nitrate improves vascular function in patients with hypercholesterolemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Abstract Source: Am J Clin Nutr. 2015 Nov 25. Epub 2015 Nov 25. PMID: 26607938 Abstract Author(s): Shanti Velmurugan, Jasmine Ming Gan, Krishnaraj S Rathod, Rayomand S … Leggi tutto