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Why good cholesterol may NOT always protect you from heart disease Good cholesterol (HDL) reduces inflammation in some parts of the body But a new study shows HDL increases inflammation in some immune cells Researchers warn this inflammation could counteract any other ...

... levels than those who do not drink at all, a new study claims Researchers at Pennsylvania State University were focusing on alcohol's affect on HDL levels (or 'good' cholesterol). It is not unheard of for doctors to warn against excessive drinking for the toll it could put on your cardiovascular ...

... significant declines in blood glucose and insulin, as well as another indicator of insulin resistance called HOMA-IR. They also saw an increase in HDL, or 'good,' cholesterol. Those consuming higher doses saw some of the insulin resistance benefits and a drop in triglycerides, but not a significant ...

... risk. Patients with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome could lower their chances of a heart attack by eating oats, a study found These are non-HDL cholesterol, which is total cholesterol minus the 'healthy' part and lipoprotein, which carries bad cholesterol through the blood. The checks are ...

... terms of blood lipids, supplementation with DHA compared to EPA led to more pronounced reductions in triglycerides and the ratio of cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol. DHA was also found to be more effective than EPA at increasing HDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol, with a significant increase to ...

... that people who drank three cups of black tea daily dramatically lowered their blood triglyceride levels and increased the 'good cholesterol' HDL after three months. The participants also had increased levels of antioxidants, which, as we now know, fight against free radicals that damage your ...

Is BARLEY key to better heart health? Barley found to lower 2 types of 'bad' cholesterol - LDL and non-HDL High cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke Findings suggest eating the grain can help prevent heart diease Barley ...

... and found in the blood, which is essential to the body as cells and organs need it. But there are two types; 'good' high-density lipoproteins or HDL, and 'bad' or low-density lipoproteins. 'Bad cholesterol' can damage the walls of the arteries, causing them to become hardened, scarred and plaques ...

... didn’t turn out to be helpful. Researchers looked at participants’ total serum cholesterol, which includes triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. The American Heart Association says a total serum cholesterol of less than 180 mg/dL is ideal. For every 30 mg/dL reduction in cholesterol, ...

... risks in some people, researchers said on Thursday, a discovery that casts fresh doubt on drugs designed to raise it. High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is generally associated with reduced heart risks, since it usually offsets the artery-clogging effects of the low density (LDL) form. ...

... disease and cellular damage. Vitamin C has also been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol, whilst also significantly helping to improve HDL levels, as a result those who have higher levels of vitamin C in their diet, have less risk of heart attacks and strokes. Found in: Fresh fruit, ...

... purposes. In human cardiovascular studies, use of cordyceps lowered serum triglycerides and cholesterol overall, and increased beneficial HDL levels. Cordyceps enhances nutritional blood supply to the organs and extremities, specifically increasing blood supply to the brain and defending ...

... can actually be BAD for you Traditionally has been distinction between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol Now it seems that for some patients, high HDL levels, far from being helpful, actually confer no benefits and may even be detrimental Patients who suspect high HDL levels may need additional ...

... specially soluble fibre, has particularly been shown to significantly lower cholesterol LDL (bad cholesterol) while levels of good cholesterol ( HDL ) remain unchanged and help prevent heart disease. Soluble fibre can be found in foods such as oats, barley, legumes (peas, beans), fruits (apples, ...

... and beneficial effect of olive leaf extract in reducing of the atherogenic index. In this study, atherogenic index, defined as the ratio of non-HDL to HDL was significantly decreased in high cholesterol diet fed rats treated with olive leaf extract." Study details The Turkey-based researchers ...