Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Participants receiving krill oil had an overall 10.2% reduction in serum triglyceride levels. A recent study reports that daily supplementation with krill oil may lower serum triglyceride levels in Americans with elevated serum...
Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Red Yeast benefits Patients Intolerant of Statin Drugs
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Red yeast rice in addition to a Mediterranean Diet produced a 15.45% decrease in total cholesterol levels and a 21.02% decrease in LDL cholesterol. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), high cholesterol is one of the...
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%. When it comes risk factors for cardiovascular disease (which also includes heart attack and stroke), most of the attention is paid to cholesterol levels. But another very...
Review Confirms Barley’s Health Benefits on Blood Lipids
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. When it comes to the health benefits of oats, the FDA has concluded that “3 grams of soluble fiber daily from whole grain oat...
Research Shows Vitamin D Helps with Muscle Function – Informed Opinion
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. Lowering cholesterol is very important for reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. One...
Olive Oil Improves LDL Cholesterol Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High polyphenol olive oil was significantly more effective in decreasing LDL values than low polyphenol olive oil. Olive oil is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean Diet, which consistently shows heart-healthy benefits (1). The...
Sesame Seed and Cardiovascular Health
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. Sesame seeds contain lignans (polyphenols found in plants) that are widely known to have...
Rice Bran Oil and Cholesterol
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. Cardiovascular disease is a major health burden...
Melatonin and Metabolic Syndrome: New Findings
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. Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at three times greater risk of having...
The Impact of Pistachios on Cholesterol Levels
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. For the past 20 years,...
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