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- Niacin and Cholesterol - Nicotinic Acid, Niacin and Raising HDL Chol…Created: Wed Jul 16 11:10:38 2008
Niacin and cholesterol -- what's the connection? Niacin, a form of nicotinic acid, lowers cholesterol by acting to lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. Scientists have discovered a n… - Problems With Zetia - Zetia May Not Help Prevent Heart DiseaseUpdated: Thu Jul 3 11:57:37 2008
Zetia is a cholesterol lowering drug that lowers LDL cholesterol. While it is effective in lowering cholesterol, reserachers are now finding some problems with Zetia. New research has shown that Ze… - Cholesterol Lowering Foods - High Soluble Fiber Cholesterol Lowerin…Updated: Mon Jun 30 20:25:19 2008
Foods high in soluble fiber make great cholesterol lowering foods. They lower cholesterol by lowering LDL. This includes a list of cholesterol lowering foods high in soluble fiber, as well as an ex… - Lowering Cholesterol - When to Worry About High CholesterolUpdated: Mon Jun 30 20:02:33 2008
Many people wonder when to worry about high cholesterol, which may raise your risk of heart disease. Current recommendations encourage that a cholesterol test should be performed at age 20. … - Soluble Fiber - Definition of Soluble FiberUpdated: Mon Jun 30 18:21:10 2008
Soluble fiber is contained in many foods, such as psyllium, beans, nuts, and some fruits and vegetables. Studies have shown that soluble fiber can lower LDL cholesterol and reduce your risk for hea… - Partially Hydrogenated Oils- Definition of Partially Hydrogenated Oi…Created: Fri Jun 27 15:30:30 2008
Partially hydrogenated oils, also known as trans fats, are a type of fat that can raise cholesterol levels and contribute to heart disease… - Low Fat - Low Cholesterol Diet - Grocery Shopping TipsCreated: Fri Jun 27 15:12:56 2008
Grocery shopping does not have to be a chore -- especially if you are following a low cholesterol and low fat diet. Many low cholesterol, low fat foods out there that are healthy and taste great. L…