Cholesterol Management Archives

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

Leave a Comment / Blood, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Management, Diet and Nutrition, LDL Cholesterol, nutrition / Arman Zargaran

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?

Leave a Comment / Cholesterol, Cholesterol Management, LDL Cholesterol / PositiveMed

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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