The research team has shown that specifically increasing levels of this protein
reduces serum cholesterol levels and weight gain in mice.
It reduces the serum cholesterol and triglyceride level in the body.
However, some studies with virgin coconut indicate that the special diets containing virgin coconut oil
reduce serum cholesterol levels more than the special diets containing mainly polyunsaturated oils.
Various systems of traditional medicine use pumpkin to prevent and ease symptoms of diabetes, reduce symptoms of hypertension, prevent tumors, boost the immune system, provide antibacterial support to the stomach,
reduce serum cholesterol levels, and provide anti-inflammatory support.
In a pilot study, red light exposure
reduced serum cholesterol levels in 84 % of subjects.
Soluble fibers such as β - glucan have been shown to
reduce serum cholesterol in people with high cholesterol levels (20).
Various systems of traditional medicine use pumpkin to prevent and ease symptoms of diabetes, reduce symptoms of hypertension, prevent tumors, boost the immune system, provide antibacterial support to the stomach,
reduce serum cholesterol levels, and provide anti-inflammatory support.
Another study found that guar gum
reduced serum cholesterol levels (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17457723).
«In 2007, researchers found that barley intake significantly
reduced serum cholesterol and visceral fat, both of which are markers of cardiovascular risk.»
Not exact matches
(See: The Potential Health Benefits Of Makapuno Coconut Byproduct) Previous studies done on coconut flakes and coconut flour have also shown that the dietary fiber of coconut can
reduce cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised
Serum CholesterolCholesterol)
All of these ingredients are reputed to lower high levels of
serum cholesterol in the body, thus
reducing the risk of heart disease.
In the Ex-diet group,
serum total
cholesterol (P < 0.001) and LDL - C (P < 0.001) were
reduced after eight weeks, compared to the C - diet group.
Both tamoxifen and soya protein
reduce levels of total
serum cholesterol and the undesirable LDL
cholesterol, which is closely linked to the risk of a heart attack.
Serum cholesterol may be further
reduced by a reduction in the release of insulin after meals.
A low fat diet rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber improves the glycemic control,
reduces the insulin requirements, slows down the intestinal glucose absorption, enhances the peripheral tissue insulin sensibility, and
reduces body fat, arterial blood pressure,
serum cholesterol and triglycerides levels [45].
«All fats raise
serum cholesterol; Nearly half of total fat comes from vegetable fats and oils; No difference between animal and vegetable fats in effect on CHD (1953); Type of fat makes no difference; Need to
reduce margarine and shortening (1956); All fats are comparable; Saturated fats raise and polyunsaturated fats lower
serum cholesterol; Hydrogenated vegetable fats are the problem; Animal fats are the problem (1957 - 1959).»
Several other studies have reported that probiotic - containing yogurts significantly
reduce total
serum cholesterol and LDL
cholesterol and improve the LDL: HDL
cholesterol ratio (35, 36, 37).
A combined methionine and choline deficiency (MCD) actually causes weight loss and
reduces serum triglycerides and
cholesterol, but induces more severe liver damage.
One study found dietary supplementation of freeze - dried strawberries to
reduce total
serum and LDL
cholesterol and lipid peroxidation in adults with abdominal adiposity and elevated
cholesterol.
Ma - Pi 2 was more effective then CTR in
reducing fasting and postprandial blood glucose, glycated Hb (HbA1c),
serum cholesterol, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA - IR), BMI and waist and hip circumferences compared with the CTR diet.
And the results proved that the
serum total
cholesterol levels had
reduced by 23.3 %, disease had regressed in 43.7 % and progression was arrested in another 46.5 % of the patients.
It
reduced total
cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, LDL, and VLDL
cholesterol levels and increased HDL
cholesterol in
serum and tissues.
For example, 1, 3, or 6g of cinnamon per day
reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL -
cholesterol, and total
cholesterol decreases and glucose levels in Type 2 diabetics (27).
A combined methionine and choline deficiency (MCD) actually causes weight loss and
reduces serum triglycerides and
cholesterol...
The intake of 60 g / d of resistant maltodextrin was shown to
reduce serum total
cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations in type 2 diabetics as compared with type 2 diabetics or healthy adults who consumed 30 g / d of resistant maltodextrin (Ohkuma and Wakabayashi, 2001).
For example, in the oat bran meta - analysis, using a 1.2 percent reduction in
serum cholesterol per gram of oat bran (the midpoint of the range of 0.1 to 2.5 percent) and multiplying by 2 (proposed 2 percent reduction for risk of CHD for every 1 percent reduction in
serum cholesterol) would suggest a
reduced risk of CHD of 2.4 percent / g of oat bran consumed.
The project
reduced intake of high - fat milk and butter, which lowered
serum cholesterol by 13 % in men and 18 % in women.
The different viscous fibers
reduced serum total and LDL
cholesterol concentrations by similar amounts.
Summary of the Intervention Trials Viscous Functional Fibers and foods sources of viscous Dietary Fiber
reduce both total and LDL
cholesterol concentrations, and may also
reduce serum triglycerides.
Not only does weight training
reduce Low - Density Lipoproteins (LDL), which is often referred to as «unhealthy»
cholesterol, but also it elevates
serum values of high - density lipoproteins (which is «healthy»
cholesterol).