Herbs and Helpers Knowledge Base WELCOME! Please enjoy searches for FREE! Hosea 4: 6 (KJV) My people perish from a lack of knowledge. Send Your Feedback to: info@herbalmedicineuk.com

... content and lipogenic gene expression were reduced by SO. Consistent with an improved metabolic phenotype, SO also improved plasma cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and triglyceride concentrations. CONCLUSION: Overall, our data demonstrate an improved metabolic phenotype with SO supplementation ...

... and French fries. Anything that’s deep-fried in oil can add to inflammation throughout your body. Especially avoid trans fats, which can raise LDL "bad" cholesterol and lower HDL "good" cholesterol. Check food labels on baked goods and crackers, and avoid “partially hydrogenated ...

... from fatty foods. Some studies also indicate saponins to have a role to play in reducing the body’s production of cholesterol, especially the LDL levels. For example, Reddy and Srinivasan from the Central Food Technological Research Institute, CSIR, Mysore, India, found that fenugreek helped ...

... and anti-viral properties. Antioxidant: One of the ways in which blood lipids become heart disease-promoting (atherogenic) is through oxidation. LDL, for instance, may be technically ‘elevated’ but harmless as long as it does not readily oxidize. Pomegranate has been found to reduce the oxidative ...

... powder form) can help relax artery walls and normalize blood pressure. It may also help your liver balance your blood fat levels - decreasing your LDL cholesterol by 10 percent and raising HDL cholesterol by 15 percent, according a recent study. Organic Cranberries Research shows that potassium-rich ...

... harmful cholesterol. The study, by Purdue University in the U.S., found the fruit halved the rate at which ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, accumulated in mice. LDL is a form of cholesterol that leads to clogged arteries and heart disease. The researchers also found eating watermelon ...

... (type 1 diabetes) can significantly reduce their fasting blood glucose levels, improved glucose tolerance and also lowered total cholesterol, LDL or 'bad' cholesterol and triglycerides. Ginger A study published in the natural product journal Planta Medica suggested that ginger may improve ...

... bloodstream. Among the risk factors for diabetes and prediabetes are low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high triglycerides. The investigators found the following: Individuals in both of the salacia groups experienced significant improvements ...

... job really CAN kill you - by raising your cholesterol Work-related stress changes the way body handles fat Leads to raised levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol And very low levels of 'good' HDL cholesterol A stressful job can alter the way body handles fat - leading to raised cholesterol and ...

... lead author Dr. David Becker told Reuters Health. Statin drugs like Lipitor are the first-line option for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, or "bad cholesterol," for patients at risk for heart disease, said Becker, a cardiologist with Temple Health Systems in Philadelphia. ...

... such as folate, potassium, iron, and vitamins E and C, plus heart healthy monounsaturated fat that when eaten in moderation can help lower your LDL cholesterol and help raises the good HDL cholesterol. Add some greens Adding spinach, lettuce, or kale will provide fiber, antioxidants, vitamins ...

... in the study experienced a 5 per cent drop in total cholesterol and around a 4  per cent drop in ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol — almost the same as those on a diet high in fish, vegetable protein and poultry. Both groups also kept their weight steady. ...

... intake further. PROOF A meta-analysis of 67 studies on dietary fibre and cholesterol levels revealed that consuming more fibre helped reduce 'bad' LDL cholesterol by a small but significant amount. Fibrous foods such as beans also trick the body into absorbing less saturated fat, which can help ...

... sudden cardiac arrest three-fold!) Decreased immune function, by reducing your immune response Increase blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, while lowering levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol Reproductive problems ...

... standpoint, cranberries offer a rich concentration of antioxidant flavonoids, which help to inhibit the oxidation of fats in the blood, lower LDL cholesterol, and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a primary cardiovascular disease, and contributes ...