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... that of statins used to treat the same proteins and found the bergomot extract with HMGF worked just as well. Not only did it reduce levels of LDL - so-called ‘bad cholesterol’ which leads to heart disease - but also increased HDL, which doctors call ‘good cholesterol’. Citrus foods ...

... The benefits of curcumin, for patients with heart disease and those with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, are a potential decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol, decreased inflammation, and anti-coagulant effects. Turmeric is believed to effectively treat the factors that underlie atherosclerosis, ...

... Eating your oats There's a new reason to eat oats for heart health, according to a new study, the soluble fiber in oats helps lower total and LDL cholesterol, but scientists now say that the cardiovascular health benefits of oats goes beyond fiber. Eleven top scientists from around the globe ...

... published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, and showed that while good cholesterol levels remained the same, low-density lipoproteins (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) and the quantity of triglycerides fell to 8.78%, 13.72% and 20.8%, respectively. Other blood parameters also improved ...

... to a study published in the April 2010 edition of Pharmaceutical Biology, consumption of Laminaria japonica among rats decreased their “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and increased their “good” HDL cholesterol levels. An unrelated 1996 study found in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology showed ...

... Chyawanprash. After eight weeks, the individuals were tested and found: 1. Supported good cholesterol (HDL) levels by 11% 2. Supported healthy LDL cholesterol levels by 16% 3. Supported healthy fasting glucose levels by 14% Today, Chyawanprash is used to support immunity, vitality, blood sugar, ...

... nutritional regimen) was continued in both groups. At the baseline and after three months the FBG, insulin, HbA1c, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL and liver and renal function tests were determined. In addition general satisfaction with the treatment was identified using health questionnaires. ...

... write. They also detected plant chemicals, such as beta-sitosterol and campesterol, which have been linked to lower heart attack risk, and reduced LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). Sterols may also lower inflammation and slow the progression of atherosclerosis, the team notes. This study doesn't ...

... for achieving healthy cholesterol levels. Research shows that Ecklonia cava contains compounds with antioxidant effects, which may help prevent LDL ("bad") cholesterol from forming plaques on artery walls. While very few clinical trials have tested Ecklonia cava's health effects, one ...

... people should still eat healthily, but that the good cholesterol story is a more complex tale than previously thought. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is "bad" because it is deposited in the walls of arteries and causes hard plaques to build up that can cause blockages, resulting ...

... -- by inhibiting the growth of tumours and also improving liver function. This super spice also has excellent cardiovascular benefits by lowering LDL cholesterol and preventing the oxidation of cholesterol in the arteries, which is what causes the narrowing of the arteries and increases the risk ...

... and herbal preparations might have an effect on paraoxonase activity. Paraoxonase 1 is an HDL associated enzyme which prevents the oxidation of LDL. Several studies have shown the beneficial effect of some dietary components to the activity of paraoxonase. The aim of this study was to analyze ...

... hepatic level of AST(p<.001), ALT(p<.01) and ALP(p<.001). Both doses of Ashvagandharishta showed significant reduction of TG, Cholesterol, VLDL and LDL in serum, with corresponding reduction of (p<.001) serum-HDL. Ashvagandharishta also showed increased serum protein (p<.05) and albumin ...

... (TG) was decreased very high significantly in both sexes of animal. The decrease of Total Cholesterol (TC), Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) were also highly significant. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) decreased in all SBB treated group. In the liver ...

... activity, along with regeneration of insulin-producing cells and increase in plasma insulin. Bougainvillea has also been shown to maintain HDL-LDL balance and help with age-related blood pressure problems. If that's not amazing enough, extracts of both its leaves and flowers has been shown ...