Category Archives: HDL

Seasonal Variation in Blood Cholesterol

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Go Nuts: Almonds for Cardioprotection

True tree nuts (note peanuts are legumes) have been shown to have a number of health benefits when consumed regularly. In particular, nuts are a rich source of antioxidant nutrients, and these are concentrated in the nuts to protect the … Continue reading

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More Shotgun Science: The Cholesterol Bandwagon (Gravy Train) Rolls on

If there was one area of nutritional science that should hang its head in shame it is the area of cholesterol research. Despite little evidence that dietary cholesterol or saturated fat have any effect on cardiovascular disease risk, in studies … Continue reading

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Natural Versus Trans Fats

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Anthocyanins: Beneficial Glycaemic Agents

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?

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The Connection Between High Blood Glucose and High Blood Cholesterol

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Soy: Does It Lower Cholesterol?

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Eskimos and Insulin Resistance

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Low Carbohydrate Diets Increase Lipoprotein Particle Size

Raised levels of certain lipoproteins are associated with cardiovascular disease. However, it should be emphasised here that while raised levels of these lipoproteins are associated with cardiovascular disease, the cause and effect is not proven. The traditional view was that … Continue reading

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