Posts Tagged ‘ldl cholesterol levels’

• Terpenes are oils found in coffee that may lead to high cholesterol, which is why caffeine may present a concern for those at risk for developing or already have been diagnosed with high cholesterol
• When drinking coffee, make sure to pay attention to the amount of cream and sugar you add since they bolster total cholesterol levels
• A low cholesterol diet is a good way of keeping LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol levels) in check

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Cholesterol Management19 Jan 2009

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• Studies conducted since the 1970s have shown that red yeast rice has a positive effect on total cholesterol levels
• Red rice yeast has been demonstrated to target LDL cholesterol levels, or bad cholesterol levels, and help reduce them
• It may be a good idea to add red rice yeast to your diet if you have high cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods15 Jan 2009

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• High LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease
• Niacin, one of many natural cholesterol lowering supplements, can help in reducing cholesterol by increasing HDL cholesterol levels, or good cholesterol levels
• Niacin can also be a relatively inexpensive addition to any diet geared to reduce high cholesterol, especially when compared to leading LDL cholesterol drugs such as Crestor and Lipitor

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Cholesterol Diets8 Dec 2008

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• High cholesterol has long been associated with such foods as lobster and shrimp, which is why many people worried about their cholesterol have given them up, but these shellfish may actually contribute to healthy total cholesterol levels
• A build up of plaque in the arteries presents cause for concern, which is why maintaining low LDL cholesterol levels, or bad cholesterol levels, and high HDL cholesterol levels, or good cholesterol levels, is important
• Studies have shown that eating a heart healthy diet with both shrimp and lobster, in moderation, can help lower cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods25 Nov 2008

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• Your cholesterol reading depends on your HDL cholesterol levels (good cholesterol) and your LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol). It’s important to have higher HDL than LDL in order to maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• Making sure to watch what types of fats are in your diet, specifically making sure to avoid trans fat, is one way of helping promote good cholesterol
• Doing regular cardiovascular exercises, eating a low cholesterol diet and quitting, or never taking up smoking, are other ways of steering clear of bad cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods14 Nov 2008

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• Though cholesterol is often considered a negative term because of its association with high cholesterol, heart attacks, stroke and heart disease, it’s easy to forget that cholesterol is essential to our body’s basic ability to function properly
• Cholesterol aids in maintaining stability of cell membranes, plays an important role in the production of vitamin D and is essential to the efficient operation of the immune system. It’s the LDL cholesterol levels, and only one form of five different cholesterol types, that presents cause for concern
• HDL cholesterol levels present another type of cholesterol, and are known as one of the good cholesterol types

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Cholesterol Management5 Nov 2008

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• Though high cholesterol is a great concern today, cholesterol levels that are too low can be just as dangerous as cholesterol levels that are too high
• The way to maintaining good heart health is through understanding normal cholesterol levels and being able to balance total cholesterol levels
• The key to good heart health is by increasing HDL cholesterol levels and lowering LDL cholesterol levels
• Weight loss through physical activity and a healthy diet are two ways to achieving healthy cholesterol levels. Another means is through cholesterol lowering supplement such as those found in Blood Circulator, a nutritional supplement

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Cholesterol Management5 Nov 2008

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• Among its many healing attributes, turmeric has been shown to lower bad, or LDL cholesterol levels
• With the help of curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, the liver is able to rid the body of more LDL cholesterol, effectively enabling the body to lower LDL cholesterol levels
• Turmeric can provide a dietary boost for reducing cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods5 Nov 2008

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• Cayenne is one of many natural cholesterol lowering supplements
• One of many of this powder’s pluses is that it helps improve blood circulation, aiding in the fight against bad, or LDL cholesterol levels
• With high cholesterol such a major concern today, it’s important to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and perhaps look into how you can start reducing cholesterol levels. Cayenne can help in this process

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Cholesterol Foods3 Nov 2008

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• Not only is it important to know what your total cholesterol levels are, but it’s even more important to keep your LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol) in check
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidelines that will help you lower LDL cholesterol levels. Some of these tips include adding cardiovascular exercises to your weekly routine and eating a low cholesterol diet
• If you are overweight, have high cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels, another way to aid in reducing cholesterol is to increase your overall physical activity and lose weight

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Cholesterol Management31 Oct 2008

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• High-density lipoprotein makes up HDL cholesterol levels and is also known as the good cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein, on the other hand, makes up LDL cholesterol levels, and is known as the bad form of cholesterol. This makes it important to lower LDL cholesterol levels, especially if you are at risk of developing high cholesterol or have already been diagnosed with high cholesterol
• HDL fights against plaque buildup in arteries, so promoting the increase in this good cholesterol can help improve blood circulation
• Some of the most effective ways of reducing cholesterol and total cholesterol levels is to maintain a healthy weight, increase physical activity and eat low cholesterol, or heart healthy diet

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Cholesterol Management1 Oct 2008

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