Among its many health benefits, it is known to
lower cholesterol levels especially the level of LDL cholesterol.
Not exact matches
The findings suggest that fenofibrate therapy may be beneficial in the way the researchers hoped: by reducing cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes who take statins but still have
especially high triglycerides
levels and
low HDL
cholesterol levels.
Low cholesterol is also correlated with mental problems like dementia and several types of cancers so the idea of taking drugs specifically to
lower serum
levels warrants further scrutiny,
especially in segments of the population (like children, women, and men over age 50) when there is no correlation to heart disease to begin with!
Low levels of HDL
cholesterol and high
levels of triglycerides can also increase fat build - up in the arteries and cause heart disease,
especially in people who are obese or have diabetes.
Finally, the extremely
low cholesterol levels that I've personally seen in the blood labs and biomarkers of plant - based athletes who I've advised gives me a bad feeling about potential for long term health risks,
especially with regards to the brain and nervous system.
A dietary review of 49 observational and controlled studies found plant - based vegetarian diets,
especially vegan diets, are associated with
lower levels of total
cholesterol, including
lower levels of HDL and LDL
cholesterol, compared to omnivorous diets.
He found abnormal glucose tolerance in subjects with antisocial personality and increased insulin secretion with excessive sugary foods,
especially with alcoholics.98 He confirmed the fact that violent male homicidal offenders had much
lower cholesterol levels than other offenders; and that impulsive violent offenders and fire setters have
low serotonin
levels in the brain.
Dr. Greger says they help
cholesterol levels stay
low but other plant based diet doctors recommend eating no seeds or nuts,
especially for a person like me who had a heart event.
In addition to
lowering cholesterol, navy beans» high fiber content prevents blood sugar
levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an
especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.
Its deficiency can lead to peripheral nerve damage (
especially in people chronic high blood sugar
levels and those who are on statins and other
cholesterol -
lowering drugs), brain and spinal cord problems, neural tube defects in pregnancy, or Multiple Sclerosis lesions.
Keep in mind that people with very high
cholesterol levels on a ketogenic /
low - carb diet may want to avoid eating too many eggs and other foods high in
cholesterol (
especially those with genetic disorders - ApoE4 gene and hypercholesterolemia).
In addition to
lowering cholesterol, pinto beans» high fiber content prevents blood sugar
levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an
especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.
Oats, and
especially oat bran, are rich in indigestible carbohydrates called beta - glutens which help to
lower blood
cholesterol levels.
Low blood
levels of this vitamin can also lead to peripheral nerve damage,
especially in people with high blood sugar
levels and those who are on statins and other
cholesterol -
lowering drugs.