Omega-3 Fatty Acids help Manage High Triglyceride Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Taking 4 grams of omega-3 fats per day decreased levels by 45%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Taking 4 grams of omega-3 fats per day decreased levels by 45%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Beta-glucan, a soluble fiber from barley helped lower total cholesterol levels by as much as 5.4 mg/dL. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Recent studies show how supplementing with 50,000-100,000 IU of vitamin D per week can decrease muscle pain associated with statin use. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High polyphenol olive oil was significantly more effective in decreasing LDL values than low polyphenol olive oil. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a randomized, double-blind controlled study, 28 g of Ardeh (or Tahini) caused a 10 % (-15.3 mg/L) decrease in serum triglycerides. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study has determined that participants following a low calorie diet in addition to rice bran oil improved cholesterol levels to a greater extent than solely a low calorie group. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 5 mg per day of melatonin before bed for 2 months improved blood pressures, cholesterol levels and antioxidant status in participants with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This review analyzed data from 8 different studies which highlight the beneficial effects of pistachios on cholesterol levels. The researchers suggest that pistachios should be considered part of a healthy diet. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Walnut and almond enriched diets lowered LDL cholesterol in a study of 18 participants. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 160 patients with kidney failure given 2 grams flaxseed oil had 36% greater decrease in a marker of inflammation than the control group and had cholesterol benefits. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of rats fed a cholesterol diet, the percentage of heart damage and area at risk decreased from 37.2% to 26.9% when supplemented with red palm oil. In rats fed a normal diet, the percentage of heart damage and the area at risk decreased from 23.5% to 9.2%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the flaxseed group reduced triglycerides by 31%, total cholesterol by 15%, LDL cholesterol by 17% and inflammation by 37.5%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 37 severely obese women, all were deficient in selenium before the study and consumed one Brazil nut per day (one nut provides over 5 times the RDA of selenium). After 8 weeks all were sufficient in selenium and increased HDL (good) cholesterol by 18%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. By the end of 6 weeks, researchers observed levels of triglycerides to decrease by 19% in the krill oil group compared to no changes in either the fish oil group or the control group and 32% higher rate of fat breakdown. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a small human study on a stationary bicycle those taking an ornithine supplement had less reduction in pedalling speed. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 56 obese participants, those given green tea extract had significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and inflammatory markers. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that daily consumption of 1.5 ounces of macadamia nuts significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that taking 600 mg of pantethine for 16 weeks lowered LDL cholesterol by 15%, triglycerides by 14% and raised good cholesterol by 17% in 201 high risk cardiovascular subjects. (more…)
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochemestry. 53 males who supplemented with 150 mg of CoQ10 for 14 days had a 13 % decrease in total LDL cholesterol, most of which was the very atherogenic high density LDL. (more…)
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a study with 351 patients with high levels of fats in the blood, specific dietary modifications (viscous fiber, plant sterols, soy and nuts) significantly reduced serum LDL cholesterol were recommended. This resulted in a 10% reduced risk for coronary heart disease. (more…)