by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2015, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 110 subjects with peripheral artery disease, those who were not taking statins found that milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their total and LDL cholesterol by 11 % and 15 % respectively and for those subjects who were taking statins, milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their LDL cholesterol by 8.5%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Spirulina
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 52 residents in Crete who had dyslipidemia took 1000 mg of spirulina daily for 12 weeks and found a significant decrease in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Blood Lipids, Iodine, Obesity, Thyroid, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 163 obese Moroccan women, those who supplemented with 200 micrograms of iodine for 6 months decreased their TSH levels by 33% and their total cholesterol by 11% compared to those who took no iodine. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 20, 2016 | Blood Lipids, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Magnesium intake is important for reducing heart attacks and improving cholesterol levels. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 20, 2016 | 2008, Blood Lipids, Vitamin B - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers discovered that niacin affects a receptor on liver cells to explain how it reduces cholesterol levels. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds, Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 48 healthy adults with elevated LDL who consumed 1.5 ounces of almonds per day improved their “heart-healthy” blood profiles and decreased their abdominal fat. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 4, 2016 | Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Probiotics
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Study shows that those with moderately elevated cholesterol levels, who take a good probiotic on a daily basis, would reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke by 58%, which in direct medical costs, would save millions of dollars per year.
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by Becky | Mar 31, 2016 | 2012, Aloe Vera, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 300 mgs of aloe vera gel taken twice per day for 12 months, along with a restricted carbohydrate and fat diet, significantly improved blood glucose metabolism as well as total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
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by Becky | Jan 27, 2016 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Lycopene, Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a placebo-controlled study, adding 70mg of lycopene to the diet either as a supplement or through foods demonstrated a 111.5% or 108.5% increase in a type of good cholesterol compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Participants receiving krill oil had an overall 10.2% reduction in serum triglyceride levels. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Red Yeast Rice
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Red yeast rice in addition to a Mediterranean Diet produced a 15.45% decrease in total cholesterol levels and a 21.02% decrease in LDL cholesterol. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Taking 4 grams of omega-3 fats per day decreased levels by 45%. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 11, 2016 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Beta-glucan, a soluble fiber from barley helped lower total cholesterol levels by as much as 5.4 mg/dL. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 6, 2016 | Blood Lipids, Vitamin D - Heart, Vitamins
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Recent studies show how supplementing with 50,000-100,000 IU of vitamin D per week can decrease muscle pain associated with statin use. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health, Olive & Monosaturated, Polyphenols
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High polyphenol olive oil was significantly more effective in decreasing LDL values than low polyphenol olive oil. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 20, 2014 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Polyphenols
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a randomized, double-blind controlled study, 28 g of Ardeh (or Tahini) caused a 10 % (-15.3 mg/L) decrease in serum triglycerides. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 16, 2013 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Olive & Monosaturated, Polyunsaturated
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study has determined that participants following a low calorie diet in addition to rice bran oil improved cholesterol levels to a greater extent than solely a low calorie group. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 5 mg per day of melatonin before bed for 2 months improved blood pressures, cholesterol levels and antioxidant status in participants with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2013 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This review analyzed data from 8 different studies which highlight the beneficial effects of pistachios on cholesterol levels. The researchers suggest that pistachios should be considered part of a healthy diet. (more…)
by nhri | May 24, 2013 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Nuts and Seeds, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Walnut and almond enriched diets lowered LDL cholesterol in a study of 18 participants. (more…)
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