Sentences with phrase «reducing high levels of cholesterol»

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These compounds reduce harmful cholesterol in the blood, stabilize blood sugar levels, help reduce high blood pressure and enhance the resistance of the body to many toxins.

They also reduce harmful cholesterol in the blood, stabilize blood sugar levels, help reduce high blood pressure and enhance the resistance of the body to many toxins.

Lowering high cholesterol levels can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Almonds also contain high levels of healthy unsaturated fatty acids in addition to many bioactive molecules that can help lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of several cancers, and prevent cardiovascular heart diseases.

Tuna fish has very high levels of omega - 3 fatty acids, which help to reduce omega - 6 fatty acids and cholesterol in the arteries and blood vessels.

Chia seeds are one of the richest plant sources of fatty acids most notably omega 3 which has been shown to help reduce high cholesterol levels a s well as reducing inflammation.

All of these ingredients are reputed to lower high levels of serum cholesterol in the body, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.

Naturally low in calories and high in soluble fiber, raisins stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce the uptake of cholesterol into the bloodstream.

A new study shows that the drug fenofibrate might reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes who have high levels of triglycerides and low levels of «good» cholesterol, despite being treated with statins.

After adjusting the data for age, sex, race, education, smoking, alcohol use, blood pressure, diabetes, high blood pressure medication, cholesterol levels, statin use and body mass index, the researchers found that those people who met both the recommended activity levels and had vitamin D levels above 20 nanograms per milliliter experienced about a 23 percent less chance of having an adverse cardiovascular event than those people with poor physical activity who were deficient for vitamin D. On the other hand, people who had adequate exercise but were vitamin D deficient didn't have a reduced risk of an adverse event.

Despite lowering low - density lipoprotein (LDL), known as «bad» cholesterol, while markedly increasing levels of high - density lipoprotein (HDL), or «good» cholesterol, a large clinical trial to investigate the cholesterol drug evacetrapib was discontinued early after a preliminary analysis showed it did not reduce rates of major adverse cardiovascular events, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 65th Annual Scientific Session.

Scientists have discovered a previously unrecognized gene variation that makes humans have healthier blood lipid levels and reduced risk of heart attacks — a finding that opens the door to using this knowledge in testing or treatment of high cholesterol and other lipid disorders.

ApoB backers point to recent analyses that found high apoB levels better predicted patients» likelihood of suffering a heart attack or stroke and a genetic study that showed that reducing apoB had a bigger effect on cardiovascular risk than did reducing LDL cholesterol.

Chickpeas — they're loaded with all sorts of spectacular health benefits such as lowering high cholesterol levels, boosting the immune system, and reducing inflammation.

Since there is evidence (as mentioned above) that high levels may not be a big factor in the heart disease equation, shouldn't we be more focused on reducing rates of heart disease itself rather than just lowering cholesterol levels?

And a 2008 study found that silymarin is capable of reducing LDL («bad» cholesterol) levels associated with high - fat diets.

Johns Hopkins Medical Center says the chemical PFOA, used in manufacturing Teflon, is now found in the bloodstreams of nearly everyone in the U.S. Early studies suggest that high PFOA blood levels in humans are linked with cancer, high cholesterol levels, thyroid disease and reduced fertility.

Pomegranate Keeping a much lower profile than the the goji berry but nutritionally possessing a very good profile indeed, the pomegranate is high in vitamin C, B5 and, most important of all, polyphenols called ellagitannins, which several studies suggest may help to reduce cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors.

It's «heart - friendly» (aka proven to lower cholesterol levels with its high - fibre content), and provides unique antioxidants that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by removing unhealthy... Read more»

They also contain significant amounts of phytosterols, a compound thought to reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering high levels of damaging LDL cholesterol (6).

When it comes to cholesterol levels, a long - term high - protein can actually help decrease the levels of «bad cholesterol» and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

In people with high cholesterol levels, the intake of the equivalent of three grams of oat fiber daily generally reduces total cholesterol by 8 to 23 percent.

However, even a diet rich in dairy products (even pasture - raised dairy) is not enough to provide sufficient levels of vitamin D. Because of this combined with indoor lifestyles, most Americans are lacking in vitamin D. Low vitamin D levels are linked to numerous health conditions - such as a reduced immune system, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, gut sensitivity, and more recently - even high cholesterol.

A diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol decreases the number of LDL receptors, which reduces the feedback mechanism that tells the liver that no more cholesterol is necessary and therefore leads to higher cholesterol levels.

In this study of 12 patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, a diet containing almonds and other nuts, plant sterols (also found in nuts), and soluble fiber (in high amounts in beans, oats, pears) reduced blood levels of all LDL fractions including small dense LDL (the type that most increases risk for cardiovascular disease) with near maximal reductions seen after only 2 weeks.

Niacin can lower high cholesterol levels and potassium has been shown to lower high blood pressure and to reduce the risk of heart disease.

In fact, high cholesterol levels later in life are associated with reduced risk of dementia, and the CSF of AD patients has been shown to be lower in cholesterol than that of healthy controls.62, 63 HMG CoA reductase — the target of statin therapy — is abundant in brain cells.

Avocado oil capsules contain high amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for regulating cholesterol levels, as well as for reducing joint pain.

High total cholesterol levels in late life associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Fatty ocean fish such as salmon and tuna are high in omega - 3 fatty acids and can help reduce cholesterol levels, especially when you eat fish instead of saturated fats from red meats.

Other health properties of brown rice include reducing high cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, lowering the risk of Type II Diabetes, and the reducing the risk of breast cancer.

Great source of omega - 3: Being a rich source of alpha - linolenic acid (ALA)-- chia helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels; lower high blood pressure and also reduce cellular inflammation.

Siri Tarino stated, «However, replacement of saturated fat by carbohydrates, particularly refined carbohydrates and added sugars, increases levels of triglyceride and small LDL particles and reduces high - density lipoprotein cholesterol, effects that are of particular concern in the context of the increased prevalence of obesity and insulin resistance.

Canakinumab significantly reduced high - sensitivity C - reactive protein levels from baseline, as compared with placebo, without reducing the LDL cholesterol level, and the 150 - mg dose resulted in a significantly lower incidence of recurrent cardiovascular events than placebo.

«Known for calming inflammation and alleviating symptoms of arthritis, rose hips powder also reduces your cholesterol levels, is high in vitamin C, and improves skin health.

Research shows that taking a specific product containing eicosapentaenoic acid as ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (Vascepa by Amarin) by mouth along with dieting and cholesterol - lowering drugs called «statins» reduces levels of triglycerides in people with very high levels.

Research also shows that eating almonds is associated with higher levels of HDL cholesterol, which can help reduce plaque buildup and keep your arteries clear (50, 51).

Another study published in 2012 from Life Science Journal is said to have revealed that consumption of apple cider vinegar over an eight week period can significantly reduce * harmful blood lipids that contribute to high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people who suffer from (hyperlipidemia)-- too many fats in the blood.

Mayo clinic suggests that we should eat food that has a high amount of fiber because it is helpful to low cholesterol level, prevent constipation, reduce heart - related diseases and reduce weight.

«Supranutritional» levels (levels that are higher than just preventing deficiency) have been found to reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol to help prevent the onset and progression of atherosclerosis.

Olive oil's health benefits include: decreases * risk of breast cancer and its recurrence, lowers the level of LDL (low density cholesterol, «bad cholesterol») and increases * the level of HDL (high density cholesterol, «good cholesterol»), reduces * chances of developing heart - related disease.

Essential fatty acids are important for battling inflammation, improving brain health and function, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing risk of heart disease and also maintaining high energy levels.

Soy isoflavones have shown a positive influence over cardiovascular health, slightly reducing the concentration of low - density lipoproteins in individuals who had very high levels of cholesterol.

In this study of 12 patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, a diet containing almonds and other nuts, plant sterols (also found in nuts), soy protein, and soluble fiber (in high amounts in beans, oats, pears) reduced blood levels of all LDL fractions including small dense LDL (the type that most increases risk for cardiovascular disease) with near maximal reductions seen after only 2 weeks.

In fact, in a randomized, double - blind, placebo - controlled clinical trial of hyperlipidemic patients, cucumber administered daily for six weeks significantly reduced total cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), and low - density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL - C), while increasing levels of high - density lipoprotein (HDL - C)(Soltani et al., 2016).

We see higher levels of HDL cholesterol (the good kind), lower triglyceride levels, and a shift in LDL cholesterol to the «large fluffy» kind, all of which may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Strong levels of HGH can be successful at reducing cholesterol and high blood pressure for a healthier heart.

In sharp contrast, high - carbohydrate diets, which reduce high - density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and raise triglyceride levels, exacerbate the metabolic manifestations of the insulin resistance syndrome [18].

A high intake of fiber can help to balance blood sugar and cholesterol levels and may reduce the risk of heart disease and colon cancer.

A study in the journal Circulation found people with abnormally high level of lipids, such as cholesterol, in their blood were able to significantly reduce their risk factors for coronary heart disease by snacking on whole almonds (those who snacked on whole - wheat muffins received no such benefit).6