Category Archives: Almonds

Statins Versus Diet

Statins are widely prescribed to lower cholesterol in large numbers of the general population because they have been shown in research to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels. Statins are a group of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors. They can reduce serum cholesterol … Continue reading

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Nut Antioxidants

The health benefits of nuts are well reported in the scientific literature. In particular nuts have been shown to have beneficial effects on blood lipids and are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Nuts may be beneficial because … Continue reading

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