by Becky | Dec 13, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Choline, Proteins
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Following a whole egg diet increased choline and HDL levels, while improving immune and hematologic profiles in healthy male and female subjects compared to an egg white or egg-free diet. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Carnitine
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this umbrella meta-analysis of 13 meta-analyses shows that L-carnitine supplementation significantly decreased total cholesterol (p < 0.001), triglycerides (p < 0.001), and LDL-C (p < 0.001) levels, while also increasing HDL-C levels (p = 0.005). (more…)
by Becky | Aug 8, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 RCTs focused on plant-based diets and cholesterol levels shows that subjects following a vegan or vegetarian diet had reduced levels of total cholesterol, lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B compared to participants following an omnivore diet. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 8, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Botanicals, Cinnamon, Diabetes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from the systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 RCTs with 965 participants shows that cinnamon supplementation significantly reduced TG (p = 0.005) and LDL-C levels (p = 0.004), while improving HDL-C levels (p < 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Aug 1, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Spirulina
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 RCTs with 1076 subjects shows that spirulina supplementation significantly increased HDL-C levels (p < 0.05), while significantly reducing LDL-C (p < 0.05), TC (p < 0.05), and TG levels (p < 0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 25, 2023 | 2022, Blood Lipids, COVID-19
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A significant trend toward increased risk of metabolic disorder was observed in the non-recent COVID-19 infected group compared to the serologically negative control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 17, 2023 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Diabetes, Fiber
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of a meta-analysis of 11 RCTs shows that guar gum supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol by -20.32 mg/dL and LDL-C by -14.52 mg/dL in subjects with T2DM compared to controls. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 5, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Garlic, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that garlic supplementation may improve intestinal transit time and cardiometabolic indices in patients with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 10, 2023 | 2022, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Individuals in the oat beta-glucan group with high iAge® showed a significant decrease in iAge® and CCL11 protein at week 2. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2022 | 2022, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systemic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials shows that intake of walnuts was significantly associated with improved total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglyceride levels. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 26, 2022 | 2022, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the dose-response meta-analysis including 17 RCTs show that resveratrol supplementation significantly decreased TC (p < 0.001), TG (p < 0.001), and LDL-C (p=0.038). Furthermore, results from the sub-group analysis show that a more significant reduction of LDL-C was observed in trials with a duration of ≥12 weeks. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 10, 2022 | 2022, Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Brain Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that elevated glucose levels (15 mg/dL increase) in middle adulthood was associated with a 14.5% increased risk of AD while increased high density lipoprotein cholesterol (15 mg/dL increase) was associated with a 15.4% decreased risk of AD in early adulthood and a 17.9% decreased risk in middle adulthood. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 10, 2022 | 2022, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Diabetes, Probiotics
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers found that berberine plus probiotics was most effective in lowering postprandial LDL-C (p= 0.04) and total cholesterol (p= 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Mar 14, 2022 | 2019, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
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…)
by Becky | Nov 16, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
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…)
by Becky | Oct 13, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar
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…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2021 | 2021, Antioxidants, Blood Lipids, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
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…)
by Becky | Aug 10, 2021 | Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
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…)
by Becky | May 17, 2021 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
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…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
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…)