Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A total of 41 randomized controlled trials observing the effects vitamin D supplementation may have on overall cholesterol levels were analyzed. Findings suggest vitamin D supplementation, especially in participants with deficient levels, improved serum total cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show supplementing the diet with pecans or adding pecans to the diet can help improve multiple blood cholesterol levels. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio [UACR] (P<0.001), total cholesterol (P =0.03), VCAM-1 levels (P<0.001), and HbA1C levels (P <0.001) were significantly lower in the PBE group compared to placebo at the end of the trial. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results indicate that daily consumption of 50-100 grams of dried plums may improve cardiovascular risk factors in healthy postmenopausal women by increasing antioxidant capacity. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest bitter and strong-tasting vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, show a favorable impact on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and blood pressure. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of supplementation with Bergavit® was shown to significantly improve not only plasma lipid levels in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia, but lipoprotein profile as well. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An analyses of phenotype and genes suggests that long-term heavy coffee drinkers with elevated LDL cholesterol may have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 16-week low-fat vegan diet decreased body weight and fat and improved glucose metabolism in study participants. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Thirty days of bergamot phytosome supplementation provided beneficial effects such as decrease in visceral fat and improved lipid profiles in participating obese and overweight subjects. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 500 mg daily of Coccinia grandis (C. grandis) improved glycemic indices and lipid profile parameters in newly diagnosed patients with T2DM. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study authors attribute the blood pressure- and cholesterol-lowering effects of tart cherry juice consumption to specific biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Icosapent ethyl, a highly stable and purified formulation of EPA significantly reduced cardiovascular events and triglyceride levels in elderly patients with cardiovascular risk factors who were on statin therapy. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Apple vinegar consumption significantly decreased insulin resistance, oxidative stress, blood pressure and homocysteine levels in participating type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Resveratrol supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations in newly diagnosed individuals with dyslipidemia. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder significantly improved lipid metabolism in participating type 2 diabetic patients. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Intense lifestyle treatment significantly improved blood pressure and pathophysiological markers of arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction in patients with stage 1 essential hypertension. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eicosapentaeonic acid (EPA) is a natural source of EPA-only that was shown to increase EPA and Omega-3 Index, and control cholesterol levels in a healthy population. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation with ubiquinol significantly increased flow mediated dilation of the brachial artery in healthy individuals with mild-to-moderate dyslipidemia. (more…)
