Category Archives: Cholesterol

The Triglyceride Cholesterol Link

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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The Vitamin D Content of Mushrooms

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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More Bad Cholesterol Science

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington

There exists a systematic misunderstanding of the role of nutrition in the modulation of blood cholesterol levels. While it is a widely held belief that saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet negatively affect blood cholesterol levels, this assertion is … Continue reading →

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Bad Science Watch: More Confused Scientists

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is understandable that the general public sometimes confuses the term ‘association’ with ‘cause and effect’. Afterall, the standard of journalism is deteriorating, and often the difference between these terms is not understood by the science writers who provide the … Continue reading →

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More Dietary Cholesterol Nonsense

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Natural Versus Trans Fats

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Flaxseed and Cholesterol Levels

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that a number of foods are able to lower plasma cholesterol levels to a similar degree as cholesterol medication. In many cases, the effects of the foods are superior to the statins, the current gold standard in cholesterol … Continue reading →

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Anthocyanins: Beneficial Glycaemic Agents

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The observation that berries have beneficial glycaemic effects has lead to scientific investigations into the cause of this phenomenon. A number of components within berries have been identified as possessing possible glycaemic effects including the fibre, acids, the natural sugars … Continue reading →

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Fasting and Postprandial Triglycerides: What Is The Difference?

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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More on Eggs and Blood Lipids

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Eggs have a high concentrations of cholesterol. The high cholesterol content of eggs has lead many to question the health effects of eggs. However this questioning stems from the erroneous belief that eggs can negatively affect blood lipid levels. That … Continue reading →

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