... polyunsaturated fats, walnuts are a particularly healthy choice.

"Nuts are among the foods that have the types of fats that reduce the levels of LDL -- the 'bad' cholesterol -- and increase the levels of the good HDL cholesterol in our blood," said Dr. Philip Ragno, director of cardiovascular ...

... diet.

1. Don't Obsess Over Saturated Fat

Health experts began recommending cutting back on saturated fat when they discovered that it raises LDL, the so-called "bad" cholesterol. That advice made perfect sense. Elevated LDL is a leading risk factor for heart disease. But new research shows ...

... preventative effects on prostate cancer it can also help reduce cholesterol and heart disease.

Replacing 40 grams of meat with protein can reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" by up to 10 percent. At the same time, substituting fatty protein sources with soy can help promote weight loss and curb ...

... soy might benefit a wider range of people.

Canadian researchers found that a diet high in soy isoflavones lowered so-called "bad" cholesterol, or LDL, about equally in people who were considered "equol producers" and in those who weren't. The equol producers, however, maintained their previous ...

... Red yeast rice has been used in China for patients with circulatory and digestive problems for centuries and has been shown to lower plasma LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels.

"Statin-associated myalgia (muscle pain) is an important clinical problem that will likely become more prevalent ...

... is a resinous gum that has a proven track record as an effective green medicine. Myrrh acts upon both good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) by increasing the quantity of the former while lowering the latter. An exceptionally effective antiseptic, myrrh is added to toothpastes and ...

... not involved in the new study. People with low HDL often suffer from obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes and sometimes have higher levels of LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, he said.

To try to isolate the effects of HDL itself, Frikke-Schmidt and her colleagues focused on people with a well-known ...

... attacks or stroke.

Cholesterol is carried around the blood on molecules known as lipoproteins that come in two types: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL (or ‘bad’ cholesterol) can narrow or ‘fur up’ the arteries if too much is ...

... they are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. ÂÂ

In all three of these studies, there was a significant drop in total cholesterol and LDL "bad" cholesterol. High cholesterol is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

"Increasing bean consumption is a convenient and ...

... CoQ10’s potential for supporting heart health through maintaining healthy cholesterol levels (often by lowering levels of oxidized LDL), regulating blood pressure, and even reducing risk of cardiac arrest in population studies. Research also supports the ingredient for periodontal ...

... liver cells, estrogen alters the production of proteins that influence cholesterol levels in the blood to increase the amount of HDL and to decrease LDL, thus lowering the risk of heart disease. On another front, the hormone estrogen helps cells, both good and bad/cancerous, to grow. Aromatase ...

... Fifty three relevant clinical trials were reviewed forÂÂ
efficacy of plants. This study showed significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol after treatment with Daming capsule (DMC), chunghyul-dan, Glycyrrhiza glabra, garlic powder (Allicor),ÂÂ
black tea, green tea, soy ...

Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Reduce LDL Levels More Than Low-Fat Foods

Millions of Americans pop statins to keep their cholesterol levels down. But new research suggests that cholesterol-friendly foods, such as soy products and tree nuts, may also contribute to lowering LDL, or "bad," cholesterol ...

... nuts and half muffin.
Researchers say those whose diet included 2 ounces of nuts showed better results after three months in both blood sugar and LDL "bad" cholesterol levels than participants in the other two groups.

The nuts consisted of a mixture of unsalted and mostly raw almonds, pistachios ...

... who got green tea ended up with total cholesterol levels that were 7.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) lower than in the comparison group. Their LDL, or "bad," cholesterol dropped 2.2 mg/dL -- a decrease of slightly less than two percent.

There was no difference in HDL, or "good," cholesterol ...