Sentences with phrase «including cholesterol lowering»

When Jimmy was obese he took a slew of medications including cholesterol lowering drugs with some very negative consequences such as joint pain.

When Jimmy was obese he took a slew of medications including cholesterol lowering drugs with some very negative consequences such as joint pain.

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This sweet, rich oil was shown to do some pretty nifty things for abdominally obese women in a 2009 study out of Brazil, including decreasing their waist circumference, increasing beneficial HDL (high - density lipoprotein) cholesterol and improving the ratio of «bad» LDL (low - density lipoprotein) to «good» HDL cholesterol.

The ongoing American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in New Orleans is producing a deluge of data — including some promising prospects for a class of next - generation cholesterol drugs that have been slow to take off so far in the U.S. So - called PCSK9 inhibitors have shown tremendous efficacy in lowering LDL - C, or «bad» cholesterol.

Amarin has been issued multiple patents internationally based on the unique clinical profile of Vascepa, including the drug's ability to lower triglyceride levels in relevant patient populations without raising LDL - cholesterol levels.

A plant - rich diet has numerous health benefits including lower blood cholesterol, reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure, and a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Oatmeal Oatmeal has long been known for its healthy benefits for the heart, including lowering cholesterol levels, and helping with fiber intake.

The health benefits of spelt include helping to manage diabetes, facilitating digestion, strengthening bone health, lowering cholesterol, reducing constipation, and circulating blood flow.

The health benefits of brown rice include helping with heart disease prevention, reducing risk of cancer, maintaining weight control, managing diabetes, and lowering cholesterol levels.

A heart healthy diet should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, lean protein and legumes, and should limit fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and sodium.

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According to WebMD eating kale on a regular basis could possibly provide numerous health benefits including lowering cholesterol and protecting against cancer.

~ It lowers the risk factors of heart disease including inflammation, fat and cholesterol according to a University of Michigan study.

Use cautiously in people who take medications, including agents that affect the immune system and agents that lower cholesterol.

The absence of fat — often compensated with excess sugar in processed foods — has been connected to numerous health issues including depression, low nutrient absorption, high cholesterol, and even an increased risk of certain cancers.

A recent study found that eating a heart - healthy diet that included 1.5 ounces of macadamia nuts per day versus eating the «regular American diet» could possibly reduce total cholesterol by up to 9 - percent along with additional reductions in low - density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Even better, consuming nuts is linked to a variety of health benefits including reduced risk of heart disease, hypertension, cancer, inflammation, and cholesterol - lowering effects.

The bottom line from a nutritional point of view, according to O'Dea (1988) seems to be that kangaroo meat provides «a consistently very lean red meat which can be included with confidence in a cholesterol - lowering diet».

Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease.

The human trials are limited — as is often the case with food research — but the anecdotal evidence of chia's positive health effects include boosting energy, stabilizing blood sugar, aiding digestion, and lowering cholesterol.

and over) For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health † Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.

The potential benefits of eating chocolate are said to be due to the antioxidants it contains and include lowering cholesterol levels, preventing cognitive decline, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems.

† Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.

The chickpea group had better blood fat regulation, including lower levels of LDL - cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides [2].

Although many split pea soup recipes use ham for added flavor, this vegetarian and vegan split pea soup version packs in the spices, including thyme, sage and bay leaves for a lower fat and cholesterol version of classic split pea soup.

The Healthy School Lunch Campaign encourages schools to offer more healthy low - fat, cholesterol - free options, including reimbursable meals and beverages, a la carte items, and vending machine items.

Previous studies have shown that mothers who breastfeed have more favorable cardiometabolic profiles than mothers who don't, including lower cholesterol levels, increased weight loss, and decreased blood pressure.

You should switch to margarine with the plant sterols, including promise activ or benecol, which help lower cholesterol.

According to Keskin, none of the subjects took medications other than insulin, including cholesterol - lowering statins, which have led to reports of confusion and forgetfulness in some users.

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.

They had significantly higher total cholesterol, including higher low density («bad») cholesterol and lower high density («good») cholesterol, and higher triglyceride levels.

In a study of 45 overweight or obese subjects who ate a moderate - fat diet including an avocado daily had lower bad cholesterol than those on a similar diet without the avocado or those on a lower - fat diet (American Heart Association, 2015).

Several risk factors including older age, positive APOE - ɛ4 status, low total cholesterol levels, and stroke, as well as specific MRI findings were associated with an increased risk of developing MCI.

All patients also received standard medical therapy throughout the trial, which in a vast majority of cases included treatment with statins or other cholesterol - lowering drugs.

Ten of the 15 patients experienced adverse effects of the diet, which included constipation, weight loss, low blood sugar, high cholesterol in the blood and low sodium levels in the blood.

«There's a lot of research out there that shows a diet that includes almonds lowers low - density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, which is a major risk factor for heart disease,» Kris - Etherton said.

The risk factors, together known as metabolic syndrome, include a large waistline, high triglyceride (a blood fat) levels, low HDL (the «good» cholesterol) levels, high blood pressure and high blood sugar when fasting.

These should include statins to lower cholesterol, and the multiple drug therapies likely to be necessary to achieve control of high blood pressure, research suggests.

Statins, drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol, have additional beneficial effects, including improving wound healing.

The risk: Grapefruit juice interferes with an enzyme that is essential for properly absorbing medications, including cholesterol - lowering statins such as Lipitor and Zocor, which intensifies the effect of those drugs.

Takeaway # 2: A high fat, low carb diet can actually improve your health markers including blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Just a few of their health benefits include: lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and reducing hot flashes.

These included a large waistline, high blood fat levels (triglycerides), low «good» cholesterol or HDL, high blood sugar and high blood pressure.

«Adipose tissue [fat in the stomach] along with fat below the skin has been associated with abnormalities, including high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels [good cholesterol], high blood pressure and greater risk of diabetes,» said Dr. Gregg Fonarow.

Water content: 92.1 % Don't let cauliflower's pale complexion fool you: In addition to having lots of water, these unassuming florets are packed with vitamins and phytonutrients that have been shown to help lower cholesterol and fight cancer, including breast cancer.

More than a few studies have shown that apple cider vinegar can help lower cholesterol, including this one study published in the British Journal of Clinical Nutrition which found that consuming one tablespoon of apple cider in the morning can help you increase bile production, support your liver function and naturally lower your bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels while boosting your levels of good cholesterol (HDL).

A diet that's lower in saturated fat and includes polyunsaturated fats in moderation can lower cholesterol, which is thought to then reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, the AHA says.

The eligible products include oatmeal and oat bran, but those arent the only foods that lower cholesterol.

These benefits are widely acknowledged to have a multitude of healthy flow - on effects, including the ability to lower cholesterol levels, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, improve respiratory function and even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Omega - 3 fats have been found to have a range of health - giving properties including the ability to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol as well as reduce inflammation in people with arthritis.