Articles Tagged With: Cholesterol
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Prevalence of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Indigenous South American Tsimané
Tsimané, a population living in the Bolivian Amazon, have the lowest prevalence of coronary artery disease among any population studied; individuals ≥ 40 years of age have mean low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein of 91 mg/dL and 39.5 mg/dL, respectively, despite a high inflammatory burden from parasites and pathogens.
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Liver Enzymes, Triglycerides, and Cholesterol Improved in Individuals with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis with Artichoke Leaf Extract
In this randomized, double-blind study, patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis who received 2,700 mg of artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) or placebo daily for two months had a significant improvement in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, as well as triglycerides and total cholesterol compared to the placebo group.
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Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil in the Management of Hypercholesterolemia
Szapary PO, Bloedon LT. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil in the management of hypercholesterolemia. Part 1. Altern Med Alert 2001;12:140-143. -
The Use of Psyllium and Soy for Hypercholesterolemia
Marcolina ST. The use of psyllium and soy for hypercholesterolemia. Altern Med Alert 2001;12:136-140. -
Simvastatin ‘Yes,’ Antioxidant ‘No’ — Two Important New Studies
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Acupuncture as an Antiemetic: Is There a Point?
Stoltz CM. Acupuncture as an Antiemetic: Is There a Point? Altern Med Alert 2002;5:1-4. -
Estrogen Replacement on High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Women with Coronary Disease
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Pharmacology Update: Niacin Extended-Release and Lovastatin Tablets (AdvicorTM)
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Tocotrienol Effects on Serum Lipids and Platelet Aggregation