Sentences with phrase «elevated good cholesterol»

That is why researchers more often rely on faster - developing indicators of (apparently) improved health: tumor shrinkage in cancer, lowered blood - sugar levels in diabetes, reduced brain plaque in Alzheimer's, lowered bad cholesterol or elevated good cholesterol in heart disease.

They also noticed that subjects had improvement in lowering bad cholesterol levels and elevating the good cholesterol ranges.

Not exact matches

They help manage weight (because they help curb cravings because they take a lot time to digest), they can help reduce the risk of heart disease, they help to ward off diabetes (helping to reduce both blood sugar and insulin levels and they help to keep cholesterol in check (by lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and elevating HDL (good cholesterol).

The authors note that the different relationships between alcohol intake and various types of cardiovascular disease may relate to alcohol's elevating effects on blood pressure and on factors related to elevated high - density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL - C)(also known as «good» cholesterol).

The current NCEP guidelines, published in 2001 and revised in 2004, recommend statins for heart disease patients with LDL («bad») cholesterol levels greater than 70 milligrams per deciliter of blood and for people who have a moderately elevated risk of heart disease as well as LDL levels above 100 mg / dL.

The mutation causes an increased risk of coronary heart disease even in the presence of elevated levels of HDL - C or «good» cholesterol.

The generally accepted medical maxim that elevated HDL cholesterol (HDL - C) is «good» has been overturned by a multi-center, international study, led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

They also had disproportionately high amounts of visceral white adipose tissue, the «bad fat,» as well as elevated levels of low - density lipoproteins, the bad cholesterol.

Randomized controlled studies, including one I conducted with funding from the NIH, show that this approach improves well - being, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol while elevating self - esteem.

MetS factors include increased abdominal fat, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, abnormal blood coagulation and cholesterol levels as well as elevated C - reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation.

Other times, they elevate a person's good cholesterol, the type called high - density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

Among type - 2 diabetic patients with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease — those with high levels of triglycerides and low levels of «good» cholesterol (high - density lipoprotein or HDL)-- fenofibrate cut adverse cardiovascular outcomes by 30 per cent in women and 24 per cent in men.

Elevated HDL (good) cholesterol was associated with lower insulin doses.

Also, your levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides are most likely to drop, while the levels of good (HDL) cholesterol become elevated, additionally enhancing the health of your heart.

The good new is, there are several natural ways to clear the blockage, drain and cleanse your lymphatic system, relieving symptoms and healing colds, sinus infections, digestive disorders, headaches, cellulite, elevated cholesterol levels, and fatigue.

Not the gentlest metaphor, but this «beast» is not The China Study itself and certainly is not its well respected author, Dr. Campbell, but is rather the misuse and abuse of statistics and logical inference that has falsely elevated The China Study into proof that, as Dr. Campbell wrote, «Eating foods that contain any cholesterol above 0 mg is unhealthy.»

Not only can coconut oil elevate good HDL cholesterol, it also has an increasing effect on metabolism, helping many people lose excess fat off their body.

And so, just trying to, just figure out, just, if you have any recommendations on like how we can stack the deck in my favor and my son's favor just as we navigate just the health care system and just how to live a long and healthy life as we fight this elevated cholesterol levels that has not faired too well for my uncles, and great uncles and just look into, just trying to figure out how to just live a long, healthy life, and avoid those nasty Statin drugs.

Well... this is problematic as anyone who has done blood testing during significant weight loss knows that it elevates cholesterol, particularly LDL.

Some of the health - giving attributes of omega - 3's include the following: regulation of inflammation, alleviation of pain, prevention of excessive blood clotting, maintenance of the integrity of cell membranes, reduction in elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, optimal fetal development, reduced cardiovascular risk factors, anti-cancer properties, better cognitive function, reduced incidence of depression, among many others.

Milk thistle seems to elevate levels of good HDL cholesterol and lessen the risk of atherosclerosis.

Originally, Syndrome X was defined by four characteristics: (1) abdominal obesity, (2) elevated levels of triglycerides and low levels of high - density lipoproteins (HDL, or the «good» cholesterol), (3) hypertension, and (4) insulin resistance.

For example, studies show that these types of drugs can increase the risk of bone demineralization and fracture, osteoporosis, and joint pain, as well as elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and deep vein thrombosis.

Certain foods and fiber are important in holding cholesterol down so you should make sure your fiber intake is good see: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/beans-beans-good-for-your-heart is possible that you are consuming processed foods with high fructose corn syrup in many products including fruit juices (these can drive up Triglycerides which can elevate total cholesterol.

She has a slight arrhythmia, slightly elevated blood pressure (controlled by medication), and cholesterol levels were good.

Dr Greger, Speaking of triglyceride levels: If one has a genetic predisposition to low hdl levels and elevated triglyceride levels despite exercise, good overall cholesterol levels and the consumption of a plant based diet, is there anything that can be done to increase the hdl and lower the triglycerides?

Trans and saturated fats as well as cholesterol, tend to elevate bad LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, which can in turn create greater risk for heart disease.

For quite a few years have been on Lipitor for slightly elevated cholesterol (220 on no meds but not too good a diet at the time).

Some diet trials showed that eating saturated fat raised cholesterol levels, but it was HDL the so - called good cholesterol that was more elevated!

: Another good source of omega - 3s, shrimp are high in protein and low in fat and calories, balancing their slightly elevated cholesterol content.

Magnesium deficiency also leads to elevated blood sugar and cholesterol, so high blood pressure patients often end up with these conditions as well.

Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels need to be avoided as well.

Diets that are successful in reducing body weight should also lower the level of bad LDL cholesterol, as well as another dangerous factor called «C - reactive protein» (CRP) which is regarded as even more important risk factor than elevated cholesterol levels.

«Insulin resistance syndrome» refers to a combination of risk factors for type 2 diabetes, including chronically elevated insulin levels, low HDL («good») cholesterol, abdominal obesity and high blood pressure.

According to Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D., «Niacin is one of the best substances for elevating high density lipoprotein cholesterol (the «good cholesterol) and so decreases the ratio of the total cholesterol over high density cholesterol.»

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However, if you are not sure or think your blood pressure, blood cholesterol, or blood sugar levels might be elevated, then going the safe route of a no physical life insurance policy makes good financial sense.

Life insurance agents see a lot of people who say they're the picture of good health who haven't needed to see their physician within the last few years and when the lab results come, they're shocked at their elevated cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides or whatever it is.

If you are taking a cholesterol lowering medication or your doctor says you have elevated cholesterol, don't worry... you may likely still qualify for the best life insurance rate class in 2018.

The good news for those with elevated cholesterol levels is that just being treated for high cholesterol or hypertension doesn't preclude many insurers from giving out Preferred, Preferred Plus, and Standard Plus rates.

Prudential will often have the lowest rates in the country for those who dip / chew, use cigars on a daily basis, use e-cigarettes, use marijuana and medical marijuana, those over the age of 60 with elevated height and weight (best in the country), cholesterol, heart issues, depression and anxiety medication (allow two for best rate class) sleep apnea, Tramadol and pain medication.

James is 63 and he is considered to be in average health for his age due to his well - controlled Type II diabetes, and slightly elevated cholesterol.

Better treatment and earlier diagnosis of health issues has helped curb the impact that everything from elevated cholesterol, heart disease, prostate cancer and melanoma have had on life insurance actuarial assumptions.

Along with the upside control of cholesterol a person would also need to monitor their liver functions as elevated liver functions caused by cholesterol lowering drugs could bump you out of the best rate.

Some of the most frequent revelations that come from those lab results are high cholesterol often coupled with low HDL (good cholesterol), elevated liver functions, elevated PSA (prostate specific antigen) and very often elevated glucose accompanied by an elevated A1C, a measure of long term glucose averages.