Sentences with phrase «bad cholesterol which»

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Take the example of a new class of cholesterol - busting treatments called PCSK9 inhibitors, from companies like Sanofi / Regeneron and Amgen, which decimate levels of «bad» cholesterol in patients.

Amgen unveiled some promising news during the American Heart Association's annual meeting involving its next - gen cholesterol - busting medication Repatha, which has been shown to significantly reduce the level of «bad» cholesterol in patients, announcing that more than 60 % of patients who were receiving the therapy in a trial had a reduction in arterial plaque.

We are very fortunate that in the last few years, the coconut oil producing countries have begun to wake up and not take for granted that the American view on dietary oils, which states that saturated fats are bad and increase cholesterol levels leading to heart disease, is true.

Fresh cilantro is very low in calories, and its green leaves contain antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which may help reduce the «bad» cholesterol levels in the blood.

This recipe is full of chickpeas which help promote bone health, improve blood sugar levels in diabetics, improve blood pressure, promote heart health, reduce bad cholesterol, and reduce risks of cancer and decreases tumor growth rates.

Macadamias are a rich source of mono - unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and palmitoleic acids, which research suggests increases good (HDL) cholesterol and reduces bad (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood.

Coconuts are high in fat which is amazing for lowering bad cholesterol levels and helping you lose a few inches on the waist line!

It offers cardio protection, it helps lower bad cholesterol, it may help prevent the progression of multiple sclerosis, it has the ability to regenerate brain cells after a stroke, it has the ability to cross the blood - brain barrier to potentially ward off Alzheimer's disease, apparently it's good at wiping amyloid plaque from the brain (which studies haves linked to Alzheimer's), it may help to prevent certain types of cancer, and studies have shown that it inhibits cancer cell growth and metastases (meaning it keeps cancer from spreading).

Avocados are famous for their healthy monounsaturated fats which are thought to lower levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and raise levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fat which not only decreases «bad» cholesterol levels but also improves brain activity.

Saturated fats and trans fats tend to raise «bad» (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood, which in turn increases the risk for heart disease.

Pumpkin is a low - calorie staple which is both filling and high in dietary fibre, which assists in lowering bad LDL cholesterol levels.

It is a fatty acid that actually raises good cholesterol which in turn gets rid of bad cholesterol.

(fun fact: why is coconut fact a healthy fat - > Coconut milk has high LDL cholesterol, which is the bad fat, but unlike other fats coconut milk also has high HDL, which is good for the body)

The version of Weet - Bix contains plant sterols which reduce LDL, or «bad» cholesterol.

Coconuts contain medium - chain triglycerides (MCTs) which assists to increase good cholesterol and lower the ratio of bad and good cholesterol.

Further, they contain two special types of fiber, sesamin and sesamolin, which are members of the lignans group and can lower «bad» cholesterol and help prevent high blood pressure.

High LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) runs in my family, I had high LDL levels back in high school but now I have low LDLs and high HDLs (the good cholesterol), which I believe is due to me avoiding butter, lard and other animal products high in fat.

Modern types of margarine are made from vegetable oils, which contain polyunsaturated fats that can lower the «bad» LDL cholesterol when used instead of saturated fat.

Rutin is a potent flavonoid, which helps to lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood and helps to keep blood from becoming sticky and clotting.

This is a good natural supplement which also helps lower your bad cholesterol.

You will notice that I am not recommending stick margarines which were once recommended as a substitute for butter but that was before we knew that the trans fats (listed as either «hydrogenated» or «partially hydrogenated» oils) that are used to make margarine solid raises bad cholesterol (LDL) and lowers good cholesterol (HDL).

Remember, not all saturated fat is bad: the saturated fat in coconut oil is mainly lauric acid, which is shown to HDL (good) cholesterol.

After reading the first half of Gary Taubes» Good Calories, Bad Calories I came to the conclusion that saturated fat really isn't a big deal unless you're in the extreme heart disease risk category, which, at 27 and with normal cholesterol levels, I don't think I am.

It means the body essential fats, which remove the bad fats and bad cholesterols from our body.

They basically raise the «bad» LDL cholesterol and decrease the «good» HDL cholesterol in the blood which can lead to heart disease and stroke.

Cardiologists not associated with the White House said that President Trump's physical exam revealed serious heart concerns, including very high levels of so - called bad cholesterol, which raises the risk that he could have a heart attack while in office.

Red wine contains resveratrol, which has been found to lower blood sugar and LDL or «bad» cholesterol.

The results, which are published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, show that the total amount of cholesterol, the levels of low - density lipoproteins (LDL or bad cholesterol) and the quantity of triglycerides fell to 8.78 %, 13.72 % and 20.8 % respectively.

Extra standing time was also associated with 0.06 mmol / L higher average levels of the «good» type of cholesterol, HDL, and a 6 % lower average total / HDL cholesterol ratio, which indicates an improvement in the total amount of HDL cholesterol in relation to «bad» LDL cholesterol.

The use of statins has also been associated with a lower incidence of PD in several recent epidemiology studies, leading some researchers to hypothesize that these medications, which lower levels of LDL — bad cholesterol — may protect against PD.

«The effect is comparable to a 30 per cent fall in low - density lipoprotein cholesterol — commonly referred to as «bad» cholesterol — which is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.

Also, the studies show that when eating major saturated fat that can be found in beef, pork and chicken, your LDL cholesterol (which is the bad one) doesn't go up.

The paper cites seven clinical trials in which coconut oil was found to raise LDL «bad» cholesterol just as much as butter, beef fat, and palm oil.

Kale is recognized as helping to fight cancers whilst detoxifying the body and reducing the amount of bad cholesterol, it is packed full of a range of vitamins and antioxidants which are easily absorbed once the food has been digested.

Almonds are high in mono - unsaturated fat which helps to lower cholesterol, especially the bad cholesterol (LDL).

So cocoa increases blood supply to your heart, increases good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol, and it also has an impact on the arteries that carry blood through the body, which determine your blood pressure.

Whole grains not only help prevent your body from absorbing «bad» cholesterol, they may also lower triglycerides, both of which are major contributors to heart disease.

It also contains lecithin, which has been shown to normalize cholesterol and triglycerides, and it decreases LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and increases HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).

Oats contain beta - glucan which has been linked to lowering blood LDL cholesterol, or «bad cholesterol».

The two types of cholesterol are low - density lipoprotein (LDL), or the bad cholesterol because it contributes to plaque, a hard deposit that can clog arteries, making them less flexible, and high - density lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol which is able to reverse the effects of LDL cholesterol in the body.

Ginger activates an enzyme which is responsible for improved use of cholesterol by our bodies, effectively reducing the levels of bad cholesterol in our body.

Omega 3 fats reduce the risk of blood clot formation and may lower levels of bad cholesterol, which helps prevent heart attack and stroke.

Consume plant and vegetable fats and oils, like olive oil, canola oil, avocados and nuts, instead of butter and other sources of saturated fat, and avoid trans fats (like those in some margarines, packaged cookies and crackers), which, like saturated fat, can raise LDL («bad») cholesterol levels.

The oats in this recipe contain soluble fiber, which reduces bad cholesterol.

They are rich in monounsaturated fats, which raises good cholesterol and lowers the bad.

It also helps with removing the bad cholesterol from your body which can clog the arteries.

Olive oil has been studied for its anti-inflammatory benefits and is a great source of heart - healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to lower «bad» LDL cholesterol.

LDL is practically always labeled as the «bad» cholesterol as it has a tendency to accumulate in the walls of arteries, leading to a slowing down of the flow of blood which often results in heart disease and heart attacks.

The egg yolk contains high amounts of HDL or the «good cholesterol», which helps reverse all the negative effects of the bad one you consume from overly processed fatty foods.