Effects of Low Fat Vegan Diet on Body Weight, Insulin Sensitivity and Lipids in Overweight Adults
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…)
Tart Cherry Juice Improves Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Elderly
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…)
Resveratrol Intake Improves Lipid Profile in Individuals with Dyslipidemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Resveratrol supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations in newly diagnosed individuals with dyslipidemia. (more…)
Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic Acid Sourced from Microalga Improves Cardiovascular Health
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…)
Ubiquinol Supports Endothelial Function in Subjects with Mild to Moderate Dyslipidemia
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…)
Oat-Based Beta-Glucans Improve Lipid Profile in Patients with High Cholesterol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study evaluates the effect of oat-based beta-glucans on lipid profiles in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population that adheres to the Mediterranean diet. (more…)
Two Apples a Day Lower Serum Cholesterol in Mild Hypercholesterolemic Patients
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study evidence suggests that daily consumption of apples rich in fiber and proanthocyanidins provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic and vascular effects for mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals. (more…)
Amla (Emblica Officinalis) Supplementation Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Amla extract significantly reduced lipid profiles in study participants with dyslipidemia. (more…)
Spirulina Supplementation Combined with Physical Exercise Improves Dyslipidemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Spirulina maxima supplementation enhances the hypolipidemic effect of a systematic PEP in men with excess body weight and dyslipidemia. (more…)
Cranberry Juice Improves Inflammation, Glucoregulation, and HDL Cholesterol in Overweight Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An acute dose of low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage improved antioxidant status, while 8 week daily consumption significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors by improving glucoregulation, downregulating inflammatory biomarkers, and increasing HDL cholesterol. (more…)
Cyanchum wilfordii Extract Exerts Regulatory Effect on Cholesterol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Cynanchum wilfordii ethanolic extract at both low and high doses significantly reduced total cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and cholesteryl ester transfer protein levels in subjects with high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
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Annurca Apple Polyphenols Reduce Cholesterol by Boosting Mitochondrial Activity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Annurca polyphenol extract effectively lowers cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis by reprogramming hepatic cell metabolism and promoting mitochondrial respiration, lipolysis, and fatty acid beta-oxidation. (more…)
A Polyphenolic Extract from Annurca Apples Raises HDL and Lowers LDL Cholesterol
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Polyphenolic extract from Annurca apples, native to Italy, significantly reduced LDL-C by 37.5%, total cholesterol by 24.9% and significantly increased HDL cholesterol by 49.2%.
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Polyphenol Extracts from Italian Annurca Apples Increase Cholesterol Excretion in Gut
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. AMD, a novel neutraceutical product formulated with Annurca apple polyphenolic extracts, significantly decreased the solubility and absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. (more…)
Coconut Oil Improves Cholesterol and Weight in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Extra virgin coconut oil significantly reduced abdominal fat and significantly increased serum levels of HDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein A in the participating subjects with coronary artery disease compared to the control group. (more…)
Calcium and Vitamin D Improve Blood Profiles in Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 118 type 2 diabetics, those taking calcium and vitamin D had a 56.7% decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol. (more…)
Propolis Reduces Oxidative Stress Improves Lipid Profiles
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the sixty-seven participating subjects with specified health issues, those who supplemented with propolis for ninety days, had significant improvements in total cholesterol as well as significant improvements in oxidative stress as determined by glutathione and TBARS levels. (more…)
Cashew Consumption Benefit Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Diabetic Indian participants who supplemented their standard diabetic diet with 30 grams of cashews daily for 12 weeks had a significant increase in HDL cholesterol and a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
Probiotic Lactobacillus Helveticus Lowers Cholesterol in a Mouse Study
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. This in vivo study, using a mouse model, demonstrated the significant cholesterol-lowering and anti-hypertensive properties of Lactobacillus helviticus K1113.
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Green Tea Extract Can Improve the Serum Lipid Profile of Postmenopausal Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve months of green tea supplementation improved the lipid profiles of the participating postmenopausal women compared to the placebo group by significantly decreasing TC, LDL-C, and non-HDL-C. (more…)
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