High cholesterol levels are dangerous by themselves, and it’s obligatory that if you’re diagnosed with total cholesterol of over 200mg/dl, that you make a sincere effort to lower your cholesterol to prevent atherosclerosis, heart disease and other chronic conditions related to high cholesterol levels. This is even truer, if you suffer from diabetes, as you […]

The connection between heart disease and high cholesterol levels has become an alarming issue only in the recent decade, as people became increasingly aware of the risk for heart attacks if high cholesterol levels are not manages properly. Looking back from the 60’s till the new millennium, shows and significant rise in awareness and concern […]

High cholesterol can significantly increase the risk for stroke. A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when there is a sudden interruption in blood supply to the brain, also called an ischemic type of stroke (when there is a reduction in blood flow because of an obstruction- counts for 90% of all strokes), Stroke can […]

Kidney disease and high blood cholesterol levels are strongly connected. More than 20 million people in the United States alone suffer from kidney problems with an additional 20 million at risk for developing kidney disease. Because there are no symptoms for developing kidney problems, most people Because of its high costs, kidney disease patients often […]

Homocysteine is an amino acid, your body produces, in most cases as a by-product of consumed meat. High levels of Homocysteine in the blood (more than 10 micromoles/liter) have been linked to the hardening and narrowing of the arteries ( a dangerous condition called atherosclerosis, that when aggravated can result in heart attack or stroke […]

Coronary heart disease and lower cholesterol are strongly related. Coronary heart disease is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the blood vessels that provide blood to the heart. This dangerous condition also called coronary arteries, results from the build up of cholesterol into artery walls, causing the arteries to become hard and narrow, making […]

As we advance in age, not only does it become much difficult to lower cholesterol, it has been clearly proven that aging promotes the elevation of serum cholesterol levels. This can partly explain why senior people often have higher blood cholesterol levels than that of youngsters. Older people with higher cholesterol levels also statistically die […]

According to a study conducted in Boston’s Children Hospital, it appears that marinating lower cholesterol levels through low cholesterol diet and exercise, and the risk of having a prostate cancer, including the pace in which prostate cancer develops, are strongly connected.
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that usually begins its development in the outer side […]

Trying to reduce cholesterol while going on a low Carb diet to lose weight is probably not a good idea. Although losing weight quickly seems very appealing, using high protein diets, may eventually have an adverse effect on your lowering cholesterol efforts, simply because these low carb fad diets contain plenty of high in saturated […]

In the efforts to lower cholesterol another drug combo named Vytorin, has been manufactured and is aimed at reducing both the absorption of dietary cholesterol or the cholesterol that comes from the food that we eat, and by inhibiting blood cholesterol, the cholesterol that is naturally produced by your liver.
Vytorin contains two famous drugs each […]

Consuming a soybean extract containing high levels of plant sterols can enhance the effect of lowering cholesterol through low fat low in cholesterol diet. According to recent study, lead by researcher, chemist Joseph T. Judd of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Md, in which 53 participants have added soybean sterols (about half a teaspoon […]

Torcetrapib/atorvastatin is a new and very promising lowering cholesterol drug combination from Lipitor manufacturer, Pfizer that is aimed at reducing cholesterol in a way that is unmatched by other statin drugs to lower cholesterol. Basically, Torcetrapib works by inhibiting a molecule in the liver named CETP or cholesterol ester transfer protein. CETP is responsible for […]

Fibrates are fiber acid derivatives are a class of lowering cholesterol medications that work by reducing blood triglycreride levels. The lowering of triglycerides (fats in the blood) eventually raises HDL cholesterol, also known as the good cholesterol, but unlike many statin drugs seem not to have a direct effect on lowering the LDL cholesterol also […]

Vanachol is considered a medication for lowering cholesterol and is actually a combination of the following ingredients: DHA/EPA/Policosanol/Vitamin B-12/Folic Acid/Vitamin B6, used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and the level of triglycerides in the blood.
Vanachol is taken by mouth, once a day and the full benefit of the drug to lower cholesterol […]

There are common medical and surgical procedures to lowering cholesterol, which your doctor may recommend for you, in case your cholesterol levels have reached an extreme critical level that practically puts you in serious health risk. These medical procedures are aimed at removing the cholesterol build up in the arteries as an emergency act to […]

Familial Hyperlipidemia also called Multiple lipoprotein-type Hyperlipidemia is a genetic disorder characterized by high overall blood cholesterol, high serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, low levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and high blood triglycerides, increasing the risk among people with this inherited disorder to have a have cardiovascular disease. The specific active genes […]

High cholesterol or postponing a treatment to lower cholesterol can lead to Angina a condition characterized by mild chest pain pressure or discomfort, feeling of heaviness, choking or suffocation (angina pectoris) caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle, also referred to as (ischemia).
Angina is in fact a cardiovascular disease that triggers heavy sensation […]

The Tangier disease is another recessive genetic condition that makes certain people more prone to high cholesterol levels and experience more difficulty to lower cholesterol than others. Tangier disease also referred to as (TD) or Alpha High Density Lipoprotein Deficiency, Alphalipoproteinemia, Analphalipoproteinemia, Familial Alpha-Lipoprotein Deficiency, and Familial High-Density Lipoprotein Deficiency, is a genetic disorder characterized […]

Fresh fish, or particularly the oils in fish can help lower cholesterol. A 16-year-old study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health upon female nurses, had found that eating fish at least 4 times a week could reduce the chance of having a heart disease by 45%. The Omega 3 fatty acid found in […]

Nicotinic acid or niacin is a water-soluble B vitamin, that when taken in high doses can significantly aid in lowering cholesterol. Nicotinic acid does not require prescription. However, to prevent serious side effects that can be triggered by this supplement, a professional must monitor the consumption of Nicotinic acid. This is especially true when Nicotinic […]

Niaspan is an oral version of Niacin aimed at reducing the risk involved in taking high doses of Niacin to lower cholesterol.
Niacin or Nicotinic acid is a known form of Vitamin B3, existing in plants and animals in a natural way. Niacin in high doses can help to significantly lower overall cholesterol, reduce LDL cholesterol […]

As not all fats are the same, the type of fat a woman carries, can characterize the woman’s body shape, be that an apple or a pear, depending on the place where the fat is deposited. Using a simple measuring tape, a woman can calculate her waist to hip ratio (by measuring both waist and […]

We all know to dangers involved with having high levels of LDL, the low-density lipoprotein. LDL is also referred to as the bad cholesterol since it deposits cholesterol into artery walls resulting in the narrowing of the arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. With that said, LDL some other positive sides. It appears that LDL has […]

Lipoproteins are particles of fat, cholesterol and proteins responsible for carrying triglycerides, cholesterol and other lipids to various tissues and other parts of your body.
There are in fact three kinds of lipoproteins: the high density lipoprotein also called the HDL or the good cholesterol as it lenses the arteries from cholesterol build up, preventing atheroscleriosis. […]

Omacor®, a new lowering cholesterol medication (FDA approved in 2004) developed by Pronova Biocare and Reliant Pharmaceuticals, and released to the market in 2005, contains high levels of concentrated omega-3 fatty acid. The Omega 3 fatty acids including acid ethyl esters are aimed at lowering high triglyceride levels.
Triglycerides are chains of high-energy fatty acids that […]

Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin is a lowering cholesterol drug that belongs to the statin drug family. Lipitor works by inhibiting the production of cholesterol by the liver, or more specifically by blocking an enzyme, which your liver uses to produce cholesterol. As a result of that ‘shortage’ of cholesterol, your liver uses more cholesterol […]

Lowering cholesterol drugs also known as stain drugs, are aimed at reducing cholesterol levels, thus preventing chronic conditions and even fatal health problems associated with high cholesterol levels. However and as effective as these lowering cholesterol drugs be, all statin drugs come with a very serious tag price: undesirable and often very dangerous side effects.
Recent […]

Studies have recently discovered a strong connection between unmanaged stress and higher cholesterol levels. The increasing of fat substances in your bloodstream often occur when you’re under severe state of stress- your body releases chemical messengers to deal with the emergency situation causing hormonal fluctuations that indirectly and negatively affect your blood cholesterol levels. The […]

The accuracy of your cholesterol test results, is very important to your lowering cholesterol success, since these results will determine whether you are in fact required to lower cholesterol and the means you should be taking to achieve that. The results of your cholesterol test rely on several factors. Among those factors are: the food […]

Can exercise lower cholesterol? All experts seem to agree when it comes to physical activity’s positive effect on lowering cholesterol levels. It has been proven that even everyday activities like walking to your car, gardening, going up the stairs or cleaning will not only help you lower your cholesterol significantly it can also dramatically raise […]

Lovastatin a statin drug to lower cholesterol works by inhibiting cholesterol production by your liver as it lowers overall cholesterol, significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels, also called the bad cholesterol since it builds up in artery walls leading to atherosclerosis that can eventually manifest in heart attacks or strokes. By reducing LDL cholesterol atheroscleriosis or […]

Zocor, one of the more famous stain drugs in the market, is aimed at lowering your cholesterol levels by blocking the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the liver. When Zocor is used for several weeks it can eventually reduce the LDL cholesterol also termed the bad cholesterol, which sticks to blood vessel walls, forms […]

Cholesterol levels and the starting point of lowering cholesterol among men and women are quite different. It appears that men have got a significant edge when it comes to high cholesterol levels. Statistically speaking, more women have higher overall blood cholesterol levels, have higher LDL cholesterol, also referred to as the bad cholesterol, and are […]

The more savvy of us who were diagnosed with high cholesterol levels, are familiar with the two types of cholesterol: the LDL low-density lipoprotein cholesterol also called the bad cholesterol as it sticks to artery walls causing clogging and narrowing of the arteries, and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol also called the good cholesterol for […]

Getting on a low fat, low in cholesterol diet is an old recommendation many of us with high blood cholesterol have heard more times than we care to remember. We all know that cutting out fat from our diet alone can contribute significantly to losing weight and prevent many chronic diseases triggered by obesity and […]

We all know the importance of lowering our cholesterol. Most adults are aware of the dangers involved of having high blood cholesterol levels. The more savvy of us know that the risk lies especially in the LDL cholesterol also referred to as the bad cholesterol for its tendency to clog the arteries. LDL needs to […]

The Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) is considered to be the bad cholesterol due to its tendency to stick to artery walls and cause atherosclerosis and other dangerous conditions related to clogged and narrowed arteries. Lowering LDL levels in the blood is obligatory to eliminate the risk involved and this can be naturally achieved through […]

Basically cholesterol is a highly essential substance required to produce vitamin D, certain hormones and for the building of cell membranes. The LDL cholesterol also referred to as the bad cholesterol, should be kept below 100 mg/dl otherwise, its accumulation in artery walls can lead to plaque build up resulting in atherosclerosis or the hardening […]

Recent study reported at the American Heart Association’s 46th Annual Conference indicates that Noni, a plant originated in the South Pacific may help in lowering cholesterol and reducing triglyceride level in the blood. Noni was used for more than 200 years by the Polynesian folk for medicinal purposes. It seems that Noni juice had dramatically […]

Recent study has discovered that HDL also referred to as the good cholesterol for its ability to prevent the Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from being built up in the arteries, has another important function in addition to its ability to help lowering overall cholesterol.
With the help of two specific proteins, it seems that HDL […]

In addition to being one of the primary risk factors for heart disease, contributing to more than 20% of total death for coronary diseases, cigarette smoking has been proven to significantly lower HDL cholesterol, damage the lining of blood vessels and increase clotting in the blood. All of which can directly result in atherosclerosis or […]

There is a myriad of cholesterol lowering drugs such as Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor also called statin drugs that have been proven to effectively reduce the overall blood cholesterol levels, including the bad LDL cholesterol. However, before using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), there was no way to fully detect the process of clearing plaque build […]

Increasing the HDL or the good cholesterol in the blood should be one of your top priorities I your battle to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk involved. HDL regulates cholesterol in the blood and prevents the accumulation of the LDL cholesterol in the arteries, which can lead to atherosclerossis.
Although it is known that some […]

Skin cholesterol test measures the levels of cholesterol in the skin and researches found it very useful as means to diagnose the early stages of atherosclerosis or heart disease and the need to lower cholesterol to eliminate the risk. Unlike blood test, skin cholesterol test takes less then five minutes to be conducted. Skin test […]

As part of your annual cholesterol level testing, and your overall cholesterol management, using a lipid profile your total cholesterol level including your HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides are measured. Your doctor will recommend a lipid profile, in case you may be in a risk for coronary artery disease.
According to the National Cholesterol Education […]

The first step in to lower cholesterol would be to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes low cholesterol diet. Consuming low fat, low in saturated fat and low in cholesterol foods combined with highly nutritious foods that provide your body the energy and ability to cleanse and regulate its hormonal levels and cholesterol levels is […]

Statistically, more than 1 million people in the U.S alone experience heart attack each year and more than half of them die. Hear attack or myocardial infarction (MI) in its professional reference, happens when blood supply aimed at transferring oxygen to the heart muscle is interred or completely blocked, usually due to clogged arteries. Very […]

High cholesterol levels can lead to serious health problems, most off which involved the clogging of the arteries also referred to as atherosclerosis. When cholesterol accumulates in the arteries, a plaque is being built up, interfering with blood to distribute oxygen to the heart and brain resulting in heart disease or stroke.
This is why monitoring […]

Hypolipoproteinemia is a rare condition, where the LDL blood cholesterol level, is extremely low. In spite of the rarity of the condition, it should not be taken lightly. Now. You must be thinking: isn’t lowering the LDL cholesterol in the blood a good thing? Well, it’s not. Let me explain. In normal conditions, your blood […]

High cholesterol and Obesity are strongly connected. With over 97 million overweight or obese Americans, obesity is, unfortunately, a very common condition. Obesity is characterized by excess weight as a result of excess body fat. When the body is in a state where it is unable to balance the huge calorie intake along with the […]