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by herbsandhelpers
Wed Aug 28, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Should you really be going to work on an egg?
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Should you really be going to work on an egg?

... get people to eat eggs and measure what happens to their blood — eggs seem to raise “good” HDL cholesterol, the kind that we want, not the “bad” LDL cholesterol associated with heart-disease risk.’

CHOLESTEROL ISN’T ALL BAD

According to Dr Harding, whose research focuses on dietary fats and ...
by herbsandhelpers
Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:46 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: It is claimed that mulberries are rich in plant compounds th
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It is claimed that mulberries are rich in plant compounds th

... that mulberries and mulberry extract have the potential to reduce excess fat and lower cholesterol levels, while also improving the ratio between LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol. They may also help prevent fatty liver disease and lower the risk of cancer.

Dosage and side effects of ...
by herbsandhelpers
Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:36 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: What Is Corn Silk, and Does It Have Benefits?
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What Is Corn Silk, and Does It Have Benefits?

... also lower cholesterol(11Trusted Source).

One animal study found that mice given corn silk extract experienced significant reductions in total and LDL (bad) cholesterol alongside increases in HDL (good) cholesterol (12Trusted Source).

In another study in mice fed a high-fat diet, those that ...
by herbsandhelpers
Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: 7 Health Benefits of the Herb Fenugreek
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7 Health Benefits of the Herb Fenugreek

... in men.Reducing CholesterolIn the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study, researchers also found a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is referred to by many as the “bad cholesterol.” While it is not intrinsically bad and actually serves a purpose in the body ...
by herbsandhelpers
Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: What Are Chaga Mushrooms and Are They Healthy?
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What Are Chaga Mushrooms and Are They Healthy?

... benefit cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of heart disease.

In an eight-week study in rats with high cholesterol, chaga extract reduced “bad” LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing antioxidant levels (21).

Similar studies gave the same results and observed that ...
by herbsandhelpers
Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:01 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Health Benefits of Noni - Traditional Polynesian Plant
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Health Benefits of Noni - Traditional Polynesian Plant

... cholesterol, triglycerides and C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), as well as decreases in homocysteine and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and an increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.9

A review of 19 studies that evaluated noni's anticancer activities ...
by herbsandhelpers
Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: The welsh onion can combat the effects of a high-fat diet
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The welsh onion can combat the effects of a high-fat diet

... HDL) cholesterol and adiponectin levels, while the ethanolic Welsh onion extract solely improved the total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

The researchers, therefore, concluded that the extracts of Welsh onion could potentially be used as functional food material or a ...
by herbsandhelpers
Wed May 02, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Garcinia Cambogia: Liver Side Effects, Is it Safe & Other Si
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Garcinia Cambogia: Liver Side Effects, Is it Safe & Other Si

... took 800 mg garcinia cambogia 3 times a day along with Amorphophallus konjac for 2 months. At the end of the trial, researchers noted that levels of LDL cholesterol were significantly lower than the group of women who took placebo.7

May help regulate blood sugar levels

People who suffer from ...
by herbsandhelpers
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:46 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Careful with those statins—‘bad’ cholesterol helps us live l
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Careful with those statins—‘bad’ cholesterol helps us live l

Careful with those statins—‘bad’ cholesterol helps us live longer

As we’ve been saying for many years, ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol—targeted by statin drugs—is good for you as you get older. In fact, higher levels help you live longer once you reach the age of 60, a new study has discovered

The over-60s ...
by herbsandhelpers
Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:19 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Why you should NEVER skip breakfast: Study shows why people
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Views: 3897

Why you should NEVER skip breakfast: Study shows why people

... THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY?

Studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, lower levels of LDL cholesterol and being overweight.

Skipping breakfast can throw off the body’s rhythm of fasting and eating.

When you wake up, blood sugar is ...
by herbsandhelpers
Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Revealed, the truth about coconut oil
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Revealed, the truth about coconut oil

... satisfaction or current thoughts of food.

2. It reduces heart disease risk

Careful studies show the overall effect of coconut oil on increasing LDL cholesterol (which increases the risk of heart disease) is greater than with corn, safflower or a mixture of soybean and sesame oils.

It is ...
by herbsandhelpers
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Handful of almonds a day boosts 'good' cholesterol
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Handful of almonds a day boosts 'good' cholesterol

... How the study was carried out

The researchers compared cholesterol levels in 48 people aged 30-to-65 years old with high levels of 'bad', or LDL, cholesterol over two six-week periods.

The study's participants had identical diets throughout the trial's duration, aside from some being given ...
by herbsandhelpers
Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Why avocados are good for people with type 2 diabetes
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Why avocados are good for people with type 2 diabetes

... disease.

According to studies reported in the literature, avocados have the most beneficial effects on lipid profiles, with changes to LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and phospholipids.

The peel, seed, flesh, and leaves of avocados have differing ...
by herbsandhelpers
Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Chaga mushroom: Nine potential health benefits
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Views: 10375

Chaga mushroom: Nine potential health benefits

... conduct extensive studies on humans.

3. Lowering cholesterol

Chaga mushrooms contain many antioxidants that may reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the so-called "bad" cholesterol.

High cholesterol is a significant risk factor for heart disease, so chaga mushrooms could be useful in the fight ...
by herbsandhelpers
Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Conditions
Topic: Why you should switch from butter to margarine
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Views: 3535

Why you should switch from butter to margarine

... research overwhelmingly supports limiting saturated fat in the diet to prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

'Saturated fat increases LDL – bad cholesterol – which is a major cause of artery-clogging plaque and cardiovascular disease.'

He added: 'A healthy diet doesn't just limit ...