Category Archives: LDL

Seasonal Variation in Blood Cholesterol

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The High Blood Sugar High Blood Cholesterol Link

Many individuals with high levels of blood sugar go on to develop high levels of blood cholesterol. In particular, levels of the very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) becomes elevated in the blood. While LDL is … 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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The Triglyceride Cholesterol Link

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Fructose Consumption Elevates Triglycerides

Evidence suggests that fructose is detrimental to the health when consumed in its refined and crystalline form. Fructose is part of the sugar molecule, and is also present in high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and these are the two main … 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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