Follow the series “Debunking the Fat Dogma” here. In this series, we will break down the actual health effects of vegetable oils and whether they’re a better alternative to saturated fats. Follow this series to find out whether what you’re using to cook with is really the best option. Doctors and researchers are now challenging whether…
You May Not Need Statins, Even With Elevated ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
For decades, the answer to lowering cholesterol to prevent heart attack or stroke was a statin prescription. Unfortunately, many people prescribed statins stop taking them due to side effects, while others question their efficacy. One study even found that doctors have overprescribed statins worldwide, which can potentially be harmful. Is statin therapy suitable for you? A…
How to Deal with High Triglyceride Levels
Often when we discuss cholesterol, the conversation is centered around HDL and LDL cholesterol (good vs. bad). But by focusing on only these two types of cholesterol, we are missing pieces of our health puzzle. Triglycerides are another type of fat in the blood that can either be used as energy or stored as fat…
Using Cholesterol to Reduce Inflammation
Here’s a crazy concept: You may be able to reduce inflammation by increasing cholesterol. Now, why would you want to increase cholesterol? Doesn’t high cholesterol contribute to atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and inflammation? It most certainly can. But remember, not all cholesterol is created equal. First, you’ve got low-density lipoprotein—LDL—cholesterol. This is the bad stuff….
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