This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. This third article focuses on the nutritional supplements that promote healthy cholesterol levels. The amount of evidence supporting cholesterol-lowering supplements is varied but the best evidence is for phytosterols, soy protein and niacin (which at high levels is available… Continue Reading
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Dietary & Lifestyle Modifications to Improve Cholesterol
This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. This second article focuses on the dietary and lifestyle modifications you can make to promote healthy cholesterol levels. For most people, changes in diet and lifestyle are simple yet challenging. But, whatever positive adjustments you make can be beneficial…. Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
With September earmarked by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) as National Cholesterol Education Month, now is a good time to better understand the vital and detrimental roles cholesterol plays in health. What follows is a four-part article which provides an overview of cholesterol along with the dietary and lifestyle recommendations to… Continue Reading