There was an interesting small study out of Rome , Italy published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in September regarding coffee. Ten healthy volunteers, after an overnight fast, drank about seven ounces of filtered coffee. Blood was then drawn 30 minutes and 60 minutes after drinking coffee. It was found that resistance to LDL oxidation significantly increased after coffee drinking, although LDL concentration did not increase. It's the oxidation of LDL cholesterol that causes damage. Researchers concluded that resistance to LDL oxidation was probably the result of phenolic compounds in coffee which have antioxidant activity. Another great option is green tea as it provides a large amount of antioxidant nutrients. Look for green tea with high levels of EGCG, one of the key antioxidants.
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A few months ago, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer was pushing it's LDL [tag]cholesterol-lowering[/tag] drug Lipitor which continues to be, the best-selling drug in the world. They were trying to get approval for torcetrapib—an HDL-boosting drug that was expected to be the next blockbuster. Pundits predicted that this one-two punch would dominate the cholesterol and heart disease drug market. Pfizer hit a big bump and now has announced plans to close plants and lay off more than 2,000 sales reps, and the $800 million effort to bring torcetrapib to the market is over. The company pulled the plug on the drug after data from a 15,000- patient study revealed that it [tag]increased heart problems[/tag] and death rate.
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Research has shown over and over that by simply eating nuts you can improve your blood-lipid profiles (cholesterol and triglyceride levels), significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, and lose weight. Nuts are one of nature's best kept secrets. Many of their benefits come from their rich essential fatty acid (EFA) particularly the omega-6 fatty acids and the omega monounsaturated fatty acids. You should enjoy plenty of fresh, raw, unsalted nuts in your diet, assuming that you're taking adequate amounts of omega-3 in the form of fresh-ground flaxseed or fish oil each day to counterbalance the omega 6 fats in the nuts. More on Nuts, Seeds And A Healthy Diet
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Studies conducted in the US, Europe and China suggest that garlic can lower cholesterol levels. A number of studies suggest that regular consumption of garlic, one clove a day or the equivalent in supplement form, cuts cholesterol by 7% to 15%. Garlic seems to be especially helpful at reducing LDL which is the bad cholesterol.
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Krill are the tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans plentiful in cold ocean waters. They represent a primary food for several species of whales. Research out of Canada reveals a remarkable benefit for humans as well. Krill oil will lower blood lipids. In a randomized study, 120 patients with high cholesterol (194-348) were divided into four groups and given 1-3 g of krill oil, as determined by their body mass index. 3 g of fish oil, or placebo. After three months, fish oil lowered total cholesterol by an average of 5.8 percent, LDL cholesterol by 4.5 percent, and triglycerides by 3.1 percent; it increased protective HDL by 4.2 percent..
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