Sentences with phrase «cholesterol in the blood generally»

Drugs that reduce cholesterol levels in the cardiovascular system can strongly benefit people with diabetes or related conditions, but cholesterol in the blood generally can't cross into the brain, and cholesterol metabolism is quite different in the brain, she points out.

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Eggs became an issue of controversy some time ago, when in the fitness community a myth was spread that eggs can cause high cholesterol, clogged arteries and other health problems.The yolk in a single large egg contains 5 grams of fat, so it was only natural for nutritionists to assume that eggs clogged up people's arteries, especially since they also contain dietary cholesterol.Later it was generally accepted that dietary cholesterol does not raise blood cholesterol levels.

The balancing of blood sugar and blood cholesterol generally takes place in 3 to 4 weeks.

Olive oil is rich in the healthy omega - 9 monounsaturated fatty acids and has been shown to improve cholesterol levels; decrease blood pressure; decrease the risk of diabetes, age - related dementia, blood clots, and cancer; and generally increase longevity.