Category Archives: Cholesterol

Brazil Nuts and Metabolic Syndrome

Tree nuts have been shown to have some highly beneficial and unique health effects. In some cases this relates to the minerals they contain, in other cases it relates to the fatty acids they contain. There is also a role … Continue reading

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Polyphenols for Dylipidaemia

Plants synthesise polyphenols, and therefore diets rich in fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of polyphenols. The health benefits of polyphenols have been investigated with respect to their ability to prevent or reverse the dysfunctional elevation of lipid levels that … Continue reading

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Maca (Lepidium meyenii): Pharmacology Part 3

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a herb with significant medicinal properties. These properties stem from the phytochemicals contained within the plant tissues. Some of the phytochemicals contained within maca belong to the alkaloid subgroup of chemicals. The main alkaloids identified in … Continue reading

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine to Restore L-Carnitine Levels

L-carnitine is a nutrient substance that is involved in the metabolism of lipids. L-carnitine plays a pivotal role in transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidised for energy production. L-carnitine may play a role in general lipid … Continue reading

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Lipid Metabolism

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More on Eggs and Blood Cholesterol

Eggs are a rich source of cholesterol. This cholesterol is contained mainly in the yolk of the eggs. Some sources claim that consumption of eggs is associated with detrimental health effects because of the cholesterol within the eggs. However, the … Continue reading

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Breaking The Eggs Cause Heart Disease Myth

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Do We All Respond Differently to β-glucan Fibre? Genetic Individuality

Beta-glucan fibre is a soluble fibre found in a number of cereal grains including oats and barley. It has been suggested that β-glucan fibre is responsible for many of the health effects associated with consumption of these cereal grains. In … Continue reading

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Eggs: No Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease

Eggs are an important source of nutrients, and have a place as part of a healthy diet. They are an excellent source of protein, and have the benefit of being relatively cheap compared to other animals proteins. In addition, they … Continue reading

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Seasonal Variation in Blood Cholesterol

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