Category Archives: Atherosclerosis

How Do Red Wine Antioxidants Protect Lipoproteins?

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lipoprotein oxidation is considered a possible mechanism by which atherosclerosis can develop. The process is not fully understood, but it has become apparent that only oxidised lipoproteins are involved in the process of atherosclerotic plaque formation in humans. This has … Continue reading →

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Dietary Calcium Not Associated With Atherosclerosis

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Atherosclerosis is the process by which plaques of cholesterol and other lipids, immune cells and calcium form on the inside of the arteries. Atherosclerotic plaques decrease the diameter of the lumen which results in increased blood pressure and reduced blood … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants Protect From Cardiovascular Disease: More Evidence

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington

For decades, time and money has been wasted on propagation of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease. However, despite intensive propaganda campaigns the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease lies in tatters. And the scientific evidence is clear on the matter, … Continue reading →

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Tocotrienols: Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E is a collection of eight phenolic compounds which share the activity of α-tocopherol. Four of these compounds are tocopherols (α-, β-, γ- and δ-tocopherol), and four of these compounds are tocotrienols (α-, β-, γ- and δ-tocotrienol). The primary … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Cardioprotective

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids are protective of cardiovascular disease. The reason for this is not fully understood, but may relate to the metabolism of omega 3 fatty acids to cellular signal molecules that can regulate inflammation. … Continue reading →

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Atherosclerosis: Is the Old Paradigm Dying?

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The traditional view of atherosclerosis is that it is caused by an accumulation of lipids in the endothelial lining of arteries. These lipids we are told, are derived mainly from dietary cholesterol and transported to the artery walls by low … Continue reading →

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