Lower Cholesterol
Can regular intake of psyllium husk lower Cholesterol level, specifically LDL?
I’ve consistently had Cholesterol Levels over 240 over the last 25 years. I want to lower my LDL now that I’m older and possibly more prone to heart disease. Increased intake of soluble fiber is supposed to Help Lower Cholesterol.
It can have a little effect, but not much. It will definitely affect your digestive track and make it better. You need to make sure you are properly hydrated and that your adrenal glands are working well. The adrenals are responsible for keeping the water in your intestines.
Drug companies and doctors would have you believe that cholesterol is the problem with heart disease and that if you reduce your cholesterol intake from food, you will reduce your chances of getting heart disease. The real truth is that your body produces, on the average about 85% of all the cholesterol your body needs in the liver. Your diet only contributes about 15%, that is unless, your body senses that you are eating less Cholesterol Foods, then it increases it’s production of cholesterol in your liver to compensate for the reduction in what you are eating.
Cholesterol is what repairs tissue. Your bile is made from cholesterol. This Good Cholesterol / Bad Cholesterol thing is so ridiculous. All cholesterol is good, it all has a purpose in your body. Do you actually believe that your body would make all that cholesterol if it were bad for you?
What happens is inflammation happens in your arteries and your body does what it is supposed to do and try to repair the damage by sending Ldl Cholesterol to the site. LDL cholesterol is a Low Density Lipid PROTEIN. It is a transporter. In fact, there are two main types of LDL cholesterol, the pattern 1 and pattern 2 types. The pattern 1 LDL is larger molecules than the pattern 2 type. It is the pattern 2 LDL cholesterol that gets lodged in the nooks and crannies of the INFLAMED arteries that oxidize (go rancid) and generate some problems. The Hdl Cholesterol (High Density Lipid PROTEIN) is the material that goes to the inflammation site and removes the LDL cholesterol that has done it’s job and the HDL takes the LDL cholesterol back to the liver to be “RECONJUGATED!” So, it can be REUSED. Now why would the body do that if it were so bad for you?
The “ROOT CAUSE” of this issue is INFLAMMATION.
So, what does the medical industry do, they treat symptoms, so instead of fixing the real culprit, the tell you to reduce the cholesterol. Since most people have a very difficult time of doing this because the body is trying it’s best to make up for the lack of cholesterol in the diet by making more, the drug companies come to the rescue. The make Lipitor. This makes the liver produce less cholesterol. And yes, you don’t get as much build up in your arteries, but what about that inflammation issue? And without the necessary cholesterol to repair the tissue, what does the body do? The arteries just get thinner and you now become very susceptible to getting a STROKE! So what do the doctors do, they tell you that you have to watch your blood pressure. Why, because if it gets a little high, your artery could burst because it’s not getting repaired.
This treating “symptoms” and not the “root cause” has generated huge revenues and profits for drug companies. In turn huge bags of money is being given to politicians to keep them in power to allow drug companies to get away with this insanity. Who do you think gives doctors scholarships and trips and perks to help them through medical school? Drug companies.
What you need to do is watch for a change in Cholesterol Numbers more than the total number. It’s important to identify ALL infections in the body and inflammation. If you focus on fixing those issues, the body will take care of the cholesterol issue. If you focus on the symptom, cholesterol, your health will be greatly diminished and you will end up being a drug taking, unhealthy, dying younger than designed person and joining the statistics of the majority of Americans.
I strongly suggest you seek out a Certified Nutritional Therapist that can test you for specific deficiencies and take all the guess work out of wondering what nutrients you need. Then they can suggest a diet specific to you and maybe supplements with exact dosages to what your body needs.
It’s not easy to be healthy in America today.
good luck to you
List Of Food That Lower Cholesterol
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The Engine 2 Diet (Paperback) $10.45 A professional triathlete-turned-firefighter shares a diet he devised for fellow firefighters to help them lose weight and lower their cholesterol levels, an eating regimen that transitions participants to a mostly vegetable diet also consisting of who… |
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American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook (Paperback) $10.95 Updated with the latest recommendations on cholesterol control, the role of fats in the diet and the risk factors of heart attack and stroke, a fourth edition of the popular healthy recipe primer features 50 new dishes, including Fresh Basil and Kalama… |
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The American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook $7.91 Maybe you want to control your weight, combat high cholesterol, or fight heart disease. Perhaps your doctor suggested a low fat |
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Healthiest You Ever (Paperback) $10.01 Good health means making good choices every day–and with this book, you can get fit and happy, one choice at a time. With daily advice and tried-and-true tactics for every aspect of health, you`ll reach your optimum level of well being–from head to t… |
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101 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol (Paperback) $9.85 Shares dozens of strategies for reducing, managing and maintaining cholesterol levels, counseling readers on everything from the risks of artery blockage to creating a sound diet and exercise plan. Original. |
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The Truth About Statins (Paperback) $7.91 From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins—cholesterol-lowering drugs—providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs…. |
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The Complete Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol (Paperback) $7.91 This ultimate resource for controlling your cholesterol features an A-to-Z list of heart-smart foods, a complete Therapeutic Lifestyle Change plan for lowering your cholesterol, real-life heart-healthy strategies and much more. Original. |
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The Complete Idiot`s Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol $16.81 Description not available. |
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Eater’s Choice $11.44 Eater’s Choice uses a simple, proven method to reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 60 percent. This edition includes information on children and cholesterol, expanded food tables listing total calories and saturated fat calories, a detailed … |
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Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies (Paperback) $12.33 Cook and eat your way to a healthier heart! Now you really can eat to your heart`s content with this easy cookbook and guide. From breakfasts to dinners, from super starters to “legal” desserts, you`ll find a mouthwatering assortment of tasty an… |
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The New Diabetic Cookbook $10.38 With more than 250,000 copies sold so far in its previous editions,The New Diabetic Cookbookis a must-have cooking cla |
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Maitake Gold 404 $4.9 |
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The Type II Diabetes Cookbook (Paperback) $11.46 Offers wholesome and customized recipes with easily obtained ingredients that are simple, practical, healthy, and delicious. Soneral dispels the dietary myths about diabetes and includes recipe modifications for such forbidden foods as desserts, cas… |
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The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure $7.91 Robert Kowalski’s personal story is legendary. By the age of forty-one, he had suffered a heart attack and had undergone two coronary bypass surgeries. A traditional dietary approach to lowering his cholesterol failed dismally, and faced with t… |
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Betty Crocker’s Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today $14.71 Description not available. |
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Lower Your Cholesterol Without Drugs (Paperback) $8.25 Description not available. |
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The Cholesterol Counter (Paperback) $7.42 An updated, twentieth anniversary guide lists the cholesterol, calorie, and fiber content of more than twenty thousand food items, from restaurant meals to organic dishes; outlines simple ways to lower one`s cholesterol; and provides the latest informa… |
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Cut Your Cholesterol (Hardcover) $7.87 A quick and accessible reference for anyone concerned about their cholesterol balance |
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The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (Paperback) $10.83 The groundbreaking cholesterol-lowering program . . . now even more effective! Robert Kowalski`s personal story is legendary. By the age of forty-one, he had suffered a heart attack and had undergone two coronar… |
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Chocolate Cardio Chews (Two packs of 28 each) $30.99 Lower your cholesterol with chocolate Cardio ChewsCoroWise naturally-sourced cholesterol reducer is a natural way to lower bad cholesterolNutritional supplement is a plant sterol found in vegetables, seeds and nuts |
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The Truth About Statins (Paperback) $10.41 From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins—cholesterol-lowering drugs—providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs…. |
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Cherry Cardio Chews (Two packs of 28) $26.49 Lower your cholesterol and enjoy every moment with Cardio ChewsCoroWise naturally-sourced cholesterol reducer is a safe way to lower cholesterolNutritional supplement is a plant sterol found in vegetables, seeds and nuts |
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The Everything Guide to Preventing Heart Disease (Paperback) $13.09 Description not available. |
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The F-factor Diet (Paperback) $14.8 Citing the role of fiber in the establishment of a permanent healthy diet and weight-loss goals, a top nutritionist provides more than seventy-five recipes and definitive guidelines designed to help readers bolster energy levels, lower cholesterol, and… |
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Outsmart High Cholesterol $6.92 TAKE HEART!TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CHOLESTEROL TODAY!It`s a simple truth-lower your cholesterol level, and you`ll live longer, reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke, and help stop heart disease if you already have it. And you may not … |
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Natural Alternatives to Lipitor, Zocor & Other Statin Drugs $7.55 Description not available. |
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Olive Oil Miracle $3.91 How it lowers cholesterol, cancer risk and more. |
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Protein Power (Paperback) $10.77 Join the thousands who have experienced dramatic weight loss, lowered cholesterol, and improvement or reversal of the damages of heart disease, adult-onset diabetes, and other major diseases by following this medically proven program.Protein… |
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The Great Cholesterol Con (Paperback) $10.74 Statins are the so-called “wonder drugs” widely prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels that claim to offer unparalleled protection against heart disease. Many experts claim that they are completely safe and tha… |
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Eat Well, Live Well With High Cholesterol (Paperback) $12.82 Enhanced with color photos and 100 tasty recipes for a low cholesterol diet, this guide defines the “bad” fats, teaches how to avoid eating them, and provides practical tips for lowering cholesterol through exercise and proper weight maintenance. Origi… |
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Cholesterol Cures (Paperback) $13.86 Completely revised and updated to contain the latest developments in combating cholesterol, a valuable guide shows how to lower cholesterol through menu plans, low-fat dietary regimens, and all-natural remedies; explains the new cholesterol guidelines … |
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Everything Low Cholesterol Book All You (Paperback) $12.32 Description not available. |
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The Carnitine Miracle $13.51 Touting the miracle properties of carnitine, this guide to wellness and longevity explores the role of the super-nutrient in lowering cholesterol, maximizing heart health, achieving peak sports performance, and increasing brain activity, among other |
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Triumph of the Heart (Hardcover) $28.81 Over 25 million people in the U.S. alone have benefited from statins–such drugs as Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor, Pravachol, and other cholesterol-lowering medicines–in preventing stroke, heart attack, and other forms of coronary heart disease. But how did… |
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Diabetes Meals on $7 a Day– or Less! $10.07 Completely updated, recipes are now lower in fat, saturated fat and cholesterolThis second edition of an American Diabetes Association classicis better than ever with updated recipes, all-new information,and the same low price that you… |
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101 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol: Easy Tips that Allow You to Take Control, Reduce Risk, and Live Longer $9.95 Shirley S. Archer,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by F+W Media, Inc. on 10-30-2010 |
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101 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol: Easy Tips that Allow You to Take Control, Reduce Risk, and Live Longer $9.95 Shirley S. Archer, David Edelberg,Paperback – Original, English-language edition,Pub by Adams Media Corporation |
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21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health $15.99 Neal Barnard,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Grand Central Publishing |
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21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health $18 Neal D. Barnard, Foreword by Alicia Silverstone,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Headline Book Publishing, Limited |
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21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health $25.99 Neal Barnard, Foreword by Alicia Silverstone,Hardcover, English-language edition,Pub by Grand Central Publishing |
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21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health $12.99 Neal Barnard,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Grand Central Publishing on 02-28-2011 |
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26 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Naturally $4.91 Read by Earl Mindell,Audio,Series: Stay Healthy Audio Series, English-language edition,Pub by Hay House, Inc. |
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30 Days To Lower Cholesterol $1 Lou Diamond (Editor),NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Lou Diamond |
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30 Days to Lower Cholesterol $2.99 Anonymous,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by qasim idrees |
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30 Days to Lower Cholesterol $0.99 Anonymous, New Century Books (Editor),NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by New Century Books |
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50 Ways to Lower Cholesterol $15.95 Mary P. McGowan, Jo McGowan Chopra, Foreword by Daniel J. Rader,Paperback, Edition: 1,Series: 50 Ways…Series Series, English-language edition,Pub by McGraw-Hill Companies, The |
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51 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol $1 Lou Diamond (Editor),NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Lou Diamond |
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8-Week Cholesterol Cure: How to Lower Your Blood Cholesterol by up to 40 Percent without Drugs or Deprivation $0.99 Robert E. Kowalski, Albert A. Kattus,Paperback – Revised Edition, English-language edition,Pub by HarperCollins Publishers |
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8-Week Cholesterol Cure: How to Lower Your Blood Cholesterol by up to 40 Percent without Drugs or Deprivation $0.98 Robert E. Kowalski,Hardcover – Revised Edition, English-language edition,Pub by HarperCollins Publishers |
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8-Week Cholesterol Cure: How to Lower Your Cholesterol by Up to 40 Percent Without Drugs or Deprivation $0.99 Robert E. Kowalski, Foreword by Albert A. Kattus,Mass Market Paperback – REVISED, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by HarperCollins Publishers |
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A Boomer’s Angst: A Collection of Columns about Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Lower Cholesterol $7.96 Baby Boomers make up the largest segment of the country’s population. And they’re getting old. A Boomer’s Angst by Paul L. Briand III is a fresh, sometimes irreverent look at the fun, fears, and flab-fighting foibles of middle age. |
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A comprehensive dose-response study of the effects of pistachios on cardiovascular disease risk factors: A translational research approach integrating clinical nutrition and molecular biology. $49.99 Nut consumption reduces risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Few studies have evaluated the effects of pistachios on CVD risk factors and they have not evaluated dose-response relationships or lipid-lowering mechanisms. Nutrition studies with a translational research approach integrate clinical nutrition and molecular biology, allowing for the investigation of clinical responses and underlying cellular mechanisms. The present study utilized a translational research approach to comprehensively evaluate the effects of pistachios on CVD. We employed a randomized crossover controlled-feeding study to evaluate the effects of two doses of pistachios, added to a lower-fat diet, on lipids and lipoproteins, apolipoprotein-defined lipoprotein subclasses, and plasma fatty acids. To investigate mechanisms of action, we measured serum cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), indices of plasma stearoyl-CoA desaturase activity (SCD), and gene expression in isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Total cholesterol (TC), LDL-C, non-HDL-C, apoB, and apoB/apoA-I decreased after both pistachio diets; and triacylglycerol and plasma SCD activity decreased after the 3.0 ounce pistachio diet (P < 0.05). Pistachios elicited a dose-dependent lowering of TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C, and non-HDL-C/HDL-C (P < 0.01). We evaluated the effects of pistachios on expression of genes related to inflammation and lipid metabolism (TNFalpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, ICAM, VCAM, CETP, and LCAT) in PBMCs. Furthermore, we investigated the relationship between diet-induced change in CETP expression and change in serum CETP and plasma lipids/lipoproteins. The pistachio-rich diets significantly decreased IL-1beta expression compared to baseline (P < 0.05). Change in CETP expression in PBMCs predicted change in LDL-C, NONHDL-C, TC/HDL-C, and NONHDL-C/HDL-C in individuals who were diet-responsive with regards to serum CETP. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that pistachios elicit beneficial |
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A comprehensive dose-response study of the effects of pistachios on cardiovascular disease risk factors: A translational research approach integrating clinical nutrition and molecular biology. $49.99 Nut consumption reduces risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Few studies have evaluated the effects of pistachios on CVD risk factors and they have not evaluated dose-response relationships or lipid-lowering mechanisms. Nutrition studies with a translational research approach integrate clinical nutrition and molecular biology, allowing for the investigation of clinical responses and underlying cellular mechanisms. The present study utilized a translational research approach to comprehensively evaluate the effects of pistachios on CVD. We employed a randomized crossover controlled-feeding study to evaluate the effects of two doses of pistachios, added to a lower-fat diet, on lipids and lipoproteins, apolipoprotein-defined lipoprotein subclasses, and plasma fatty acids. To investigate mechanisms of action, we measured serum cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), indices of plasma stearoyl-CoA desaturase activity (SCD), and gene expression in isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Total cholesterol (TC), LDL-C, non-HDL-C, apoB, and apoB/apoA-I decreased after both pistachio diets; and triacylglycerol and plasma SCD activity decreased after the 3.0 ounce pistachio diet (P < 0.05). Pistachios elicited a dose-dependent lowering of TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C, and non-HDL-C/HDL-C (P < 0.01). We evaluated the effects of pistachios on expression of genes related to inflammation and lipid metabolism (TNFalpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, ICAM, VCAM, CETP, and LCAT) in PBMCs. Furthermore, we investigated the relationship between diet-induced change in CETP expression and change in serum CETP and plasma lipids/lipoproteins. The pistachio-rich diets significantly decreased IL-1beta expression compared to baseline (P < 0.05). Change in CETP expression in PBMCs predicted change in LDL-C, NONHDL-C, TC/HDL-C, and NONHDL-C/HDL-C in individuals who were diet-responsive with regards to serum CETP. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that pistachios elicit beneficial |
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A comprehensive dose-response study of the effects of pistachios on cardiovascular disease risk factors: A translational research approach integrating clinical nutrition and molecular biology. $108 Nut consumption reduces risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Few studies have evaluated the effects of pistachios on CVD risk factors and they have not evaluated dose-response relationships or lipid-lowering mechanisms. Nutrition studies with a translational research approach integrate clinical nutrition and molecular biology, allowing for the investigation of clinical responses and underlying cellular mechanisms. The present study utilized a translational research approach to comprehensively evaluate the effects of pistachios on CVD. We employed a randomized crossover controlled-feeding study to evaluate the effects of two doses of pistachios, added to a lower-fat diet, on lipids and lipoproteins, apolipoprotein-defined lipoprotein subclasses, and plasma fatty acids. To investigate mechanisms of action, we measured serum cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), indices of plasma stearoyl-CoA desaturase activity (SCD), and gene expression in isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Total cholesterol (TC), LDL-C, non-HDL-C, apoB, and apoB/apoA-I decreased after both pistachio diets; and triacylglycerol and plasma SCD activity decreased after the 3.0 ounce pistachio diet (P < 0.05). Pistachios elicited a dose-dependent lowering of TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C, and non-HDL-C/HDL-C (P < 0.01). We evaluated the effects of pistachios on expression of genes related to inflammation and lipid metabolism (TNFalpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, ICAM, VCAM, CETP, and LCAT) in PBMCs. Furthermore, we investigated the relationship between diet-induced change in CETP expression and change in serum CETP and plasma lipids/lipoproteins. The pistachio-rich diets significantly decreased IL-1beta expression compared to baseline (P < 0.05). Change in CETP expression in PBMCs predicted change in LDL-C, NONHDL-C, TC/HDL-C, and NONHDL-C/HDL-C in individuals who were diet-responsive with regards to serum CETP. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that pistachios elicit beneficial |
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Almost No Cholesterol Gourmet Cookbook $1.99 For those who love to eat well yet fear the consequences, here are more than 200 classic recipes that will raise your spirits and lower your cholesterol. This sumptuous collection of classic gourmet recipes is organized into more than 40 lunch and dinner menus. All the recipes have been tested and verified under medical supervision. |
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American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook $1.99 Now in mass market, this bestseller (which has sold more than 450,000 copies) can reach even more of the 96 million Americans who need to lower their fat and cholesterol levels. In addition to the 200+ recipes, the book includes a clear discussion of cholesterol, easy guidelines, alternative cholesterol-lowering therapies, and specific meal plans. |
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American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook $1.99 Now in mass market, this bestseller (which has sold more than 450,000 copies) can reach even more of the 96 million Americans who need to lower their fat and cholesterol levels. In addition to the 200+ recipes, the book includes a clear discussion of cholesterol, easy guidelines, alternative cholesterol-lowering therapies, and specific meal plans. |
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An Anti-Cancer Diet: Prevent and Reverse Cancer. Live Longer and Look Younger. Lower Cholesterol and Lose Weight $9.99 Robert Korczynski,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by CreateSpace |
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Application of the Mediterranean-style diet principles to the American diet: Does a diet consistent with the Mediterranean-style diet protect against the development of risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Framingham Offspring Cohort? $49.99 The objective of the project was to examine the relationship between a diet consistent with Mediterranean-style dietary pattern and the metabolic risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The objective of this project was accomplished using data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort.;A Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern Score (MSDPS) was created to assess the conformity of an individual’s diet to a traditional Mediterranean-style diet. This continuously-scaled score (range 0–100), was based on adherence to recommended intakes levels from the Mediterranean diet pyramid and took into account over-consumption of foods and consumption of foods that are not on the Mediterranean pyramid. In 3030 participants, the MSDPS demonstrated content validity against nutrients known to be associated with the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern, including expected positive associations with dietary fiber, n-3 fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins, calcium, magnesium and potassium, and inverse associations with added sugar, glycemic index, saturated fat, trans-fat and n-6:n-3 fatty acid ratio.;The longitudinal association over 7 years (mean follow-up = 7 yr) between MSDPS and insulin resistant traits (HOMA-IR, fasting glucose, triglyceride, HDL-cholesterol, blood pressure) and incidence of metabolic syndrome was examined in 2,388 participants without DM and 1,820 participants free of DM and metabolic syndrome at baseline, respectively. The MSDPS was inversely associated with HOMA-IR (P-trend=0.02), waist circumference (P-trend <0.001) and plasma triglyceride (P-trend<0.001); and was positively associated with HDL-cholesterol (P-trend=0.05). A higher MSDPS was also associated with an 8% lower incidence of metabolic syndrome (P-trend=0.03).;In participants without DM or clinically evident CVD, the cross-sectional association was examined between the MSDPS and endothelial function, as measured by brachial artery |
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Application of the Mediterranean-style diet principles to the American diet: Does a diet consistent with the Mediterranean-style diet protect against the development of risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Framingham Offspring Cohort? $49.99 The objective of the project was to examine the relationship between a diet consistent with Mediterranean-style dietary pattern and the metabolic risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The objective of this project was accomplished using data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort.;A Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern Score (MSDPS) was created to assess the conformity of an individual’s diet to a traditional Mediterranean-style diet. This continuously-scaled score (range 0–100), was based on adherence to recommended intakes levels from the Mediterranean diet pyramid and took into account over-consumption of foods and consumption of foods that are not on the Mediterranean pyramid. In 3030 participants, the MSDPS demonstrated content validity against nutrients known to be associated with the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern, including expected positive associations with dietary fiber, n-3 fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins, calcium, magnesium and potassium, and inverse associations with added sugar, glycemic index, saturated fat, trans-fat and n-6:n-3 fatty acid ratio.;The longitudinal association over 7 years (mean follow-up = 7 yr) between MSDPS and insulin resistant traits (HOMA-IR, fasting glucose, triglyceride, HDL-cholesterol, blood pressure) and incidence of metabolic syndrome was examined in 2,388 participants without DM and 1,820 participants free of DM and metabolic syndrome at baseline, respectively. The MSDPS was inversely associated with HOMA-IR (P-trend=0.02), waist circumference (P-trend <0.001) and plasma triglyceride (P-trend<0.001); and was positively associated with HDL-cholesterol (P-trend=0.05). A higher MSDPS was also associated with an 8% lower incidence of metabolic syndrome (P-trend=0.03).;In participants without DM or clinically evident CVD, the cross-sectional association was examined between the MSDPS and endothelial function, as measured by brachial artery |
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Assessment of an exercise program on population with chronic medical conditions. $49.99 The purpose of this study was to experimentally evaluate the effectiveness of a 4 month exercise program designed for population with chronic medical conditions. Eighteen subjects volunteered to participate in the study. Ten subjects participated as experimental group and eight as control group. Subject’s for this study were 45 years or older and had medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and/or obesity.;All the subjects in the experimental group participated in a twice weekly, one hour exercise sessions. Data for the variables was collected at the beginning and at 4 months period in both experimental and control group. Data analyses included descriptive statistics (M, SD, range), correlated t-test, independent t-tests, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests. Significance level was P ≤ 0.05.;There was significant improvement in weight, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, V·O2 max, reaction time lower limbs, dynamic balance, time to lift 5 lb weight from the ground, time required to stand continuously for 3 times from the chair, time required to walk 10 feet at normal pace, time required to walk 10 feet at fast pace, POMA scores, and HRQOL self rated general health (P ≤ 0.05) in the experimental group. There was no significant change in cholesterol levels, reaction time of upper limbs, static balance, muscle strength, depression, number of days of physical illness, number of days of mental illness, activity limitation days, and balance confidence in the experimental group. Except for activity limitation days there was no significant change in any other variable in the control group.;It can be concluded that a 4 month exercise program for individuals with chronic medical conditions can improve weight, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, V·O2 max, reaction time lower limbs, dynamic balance, time to lift 5 lb weight from the ground, time required to stand continuously for 3 times from the chair, time to |
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Assessment of an exercise program on population with chronic medical conditions. $49.99 The purpose of this study was to experimentally evaluate the effectiveness of a 4 month exercise program designed for population with chronic medical conditions. Eighteen subjects volunteered to participate in the study. Ten subjects participated as experimental group and eight as control group. Subject’s for this study were 45 years or older and had medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and/or obesity.;All the subjects in the experimental group participated in a twice weekly, one hour exercise sessions. Data for the variables was collected at the beginning and at 4 months period in both experimental and control group. Data analyses included descriptive statistics (M, SD, range), correlated t-test, independent t-tests, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests. Significance level was P ≤ 0.05.;There was significant improvement in weight, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, V·O2 max, reaction time lower limbs, dynamic balance, time to lift 5 lb weight from the ground, time required to stand continuously for 3 times from the chair, time required to walk 10 feet at normal pace, time required to walk 10 feet at fast pace, POMA scores, and HRQOL self rated general health (P ≤ 0.05) in the experimental group. There was no significant change in cholesterol levels, reaction time of upper limbs, static balance, muscle strength, depression, number of days of physical illness, number of days of mental illness, activity limitation days, and balance confidence in the experimental group. Except for activity limitation days there was no significant change in any other variable in the control group.;It can be concluded that a 4 month exercise program for individuals with chronic medical conditions can improve weight, BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, V·O2 max, reaction time lower limbs, dynamic balance, time to lift 5 lb weight from the ground, time required to stand continuously for 3 times from the chair, time to |
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Biopsychosocial outcomes of a resilience and diabetes self-management education intervention in African American adults with type 2 diabetes. $49.99 Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) currently affects more than three million African American adults with double the number expected by 2025. The most effective and safest treatment for T2DM is lifestyle change therapy, including healthful eating, monitoring of blood glucose, and physical activity. However, current lifestyle change interventions are limited in their scope to alter the behaviors of individuals to more healthful ones. These limitations may be attributed, in part, to a lack of attention given to enhancing an individual’s psychosocial process variables, such as resilience, coping skills, self-leadership, and empowerment. Incorporating resilience education into lifestyle change therapies is a novel approach that addresses the behavior modification limitations of current interventions by aiming to enhance psychosocial process variables. Therefore, the purpose of this project was to conduct a six-month pilot study to determine the feasibility of our resilience and diabetes self-management intervention, The Diabetes Coaching Program: Transforming Lives Through Resilience Education, in a convenience sample of African American adults (n=16) with T2DM. The intervention included four weekly resilience and diabetes education classes and eight bi-weekly support group sessions. Survey data and blood samples were collected at baseline and at six months. Twelve participants completed the study (75% retention). Results indicated that higher perceived stress scores were associated with less resilience, fewer adaptive coping skills, lower self-leadership, lower diabetes empowerment and greater depressive symptoms. However, diabetes empowerment was the only psychosocial process variable to be significantly enhanced by the intervention at six months. Weight, BMI, HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and IGF-1 levels were significantly decreased at six months, whereas, lymphocyte proliferation and physical activity were significantly increased. These data |
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Biopsychosocial outcomes of a resilience and diabetes self-management education intervention in African American adults with type 2 diabetes. $49.99 Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) currently affects more than three million African American adults with double the number expected by 2025. The most effective and safest treatment for T2DM is lifestyle change therapy, including healthful eating, monitoring of blood glucose, and physical activity. However, current lifestyle change interventions are limited in their scope to alter the behaviors of individuals to more healthful ones. These limitations may be attributed, in part, to a lack of attention given to enhancing an individual’s psychosocial process variables, such as resilience, coping skills, self-leadership, and empowerment. Incorporating resilience education into lifestyle change therapies is a novel approach that addresses the behavior modification limitations of current interventions by aiming to enhance psychosocial process variables. Therefore, the purpose of this project was to conduct a six-month pilot study to determine the feasibility of our resilience and diabetes self-management intervention, The Diabetes Coaching Program: Transforming Lives Through Resilience Education, in a convenience sample of African American adults (n=16) with T2DM. The intervention included four weekly resilience and diabetes education classes and eight bi-weekly support group sessions. Survey data and blood samples were collected at baseline and at six months. Twelve participants completed the study (75% retention). Results indicated that higher perceived stress scores were associated with less resilience, fewer adaptive coping skills, lower self-leadership, lower diabetes empowerment and greater depressive symptoms. However, diabetes empowerment was the only psychosocial process variable to be significantly enhanced by the intervention at six months. Weight, BMI, HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and IGF-1 levels were significantly decreased at six months, whereas, lymphocyte proliferation and physical activity were significantly increased. These data |
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Blood Pressure Cure: 8 Weeks to Lower Blood Pressure without Prescription Drugs $2.39 “The book is exceptional in its clarity and depth. I would recommend it to anyone with a tendency to hypertension.” —Charles Keenan Jr., M.D., Associate Professor of Family Practice, UCLA “Hypertension is an important member of the quartet of risk factors for cardiovascular disease—the other three are elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, and cigarette smoking. Robert Kowalski endeavors to bring all these risk factors under control without resorting to medications. This book presents simple answers to the questions that arise when people take charge of their own health in partnership with their physician.” —Calvin Ezrin, M.D., author of Your Fat Can Make You Thin “The Blood Pressure Cure offers a comprehensive, nutritionally sound, and easily accessible guide to lowering one’s blood pressure safely and effectively.” —Kristen Caron, M.A., M.F.T., author of The Everyday Meal Planner for Type 2 Diabetes “Robert Kowalski is now doing for blood pressure what he did for cholesterol in his previous books—he is revolutionizing the way we think about the non-pharmaceutical treatment of this important risk factor for heart disease. This well-written, concise book is a must-read for every person suffering from or treating high blood pressure.” —Paul Dougherty, M.D., Professor of Medicine, UCLA Robert Kowalski, the bestselling author of The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure, presents a clinically proven program that draws on the very latest research on high blood pressure causes, development, and treatment. With the most up-to-date information on herbs, supplements, diet, physical activity, and more, this commonsense,easy-to-follow program can help you lower your blood pressure so that you can decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke—and increase your chances of living a long and healthy life. |
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Cholesterol Counter: Lower Cholesterol the Easy Way $1.99 With a clear introductory section on what cholesterol actually is and how you can lower it, followed by fat and cholesterol counts for all common foods, this indispensable pocket-sized guide is the easy way to monitor cholesterol. Interspersed with interesting factoids this book dispels myths and gives practical advice on how to sensibly lower cholesterol. Factual information is clearly laid out in table format, making it quick to compare similar food products and adopt simple dietary changes to help reduce the chance of heart attacks, strokes, and blood vessel problems. This is the perfect book for those following a diet plan who have previously had a high fat intake and are looking to lower their cholesterol. |
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Cholesterol Counter: The Fast and Effective Way to Lower Your Cholesterol $1.99 Kate Santon,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by HarperCollins UK |
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Cholesterol Cures: More Than 325 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol and Live Longer from Almonds and Chocolate to Garlic and Wine $0.99 Prevention Health Books, William P. Castelli,Paperback – REVISED, English-language edition,Pub by Rodale Press, Inc. |
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Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four WEEKS— Without Prescription Drugs $4.24 Josh Goldberg,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by John Pierre |
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Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks‐‐Without Prescription Drugs $3.99 Josh Goldberg,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by John Pierre |
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Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks–Without Prescription Drugs $9.99 Janet Brill,NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Crown Publishing Group |
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Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks–Without Prescription Drugs $4.24 Josh Goldberg,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by John P Marketing Publishing |
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Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks–Without Prescription Drugs $14 Janet Brill, Foreword by Jennifer H. Mieres,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Crown Publishing Group on 12-26-2006 |
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Cholesterol How To Lower : Secrets Your Doctor Won’t Share! $9.97 Jimmy Jacks,NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Jimmy Jacks |
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Cholesterol How to Lower : Secrets Your Doctor Won’t Share!: Lower Cholesterol Without Medication $31.13 Jimmy Jacks,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by CreateSpace |
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Cholesterol Revitaliser $13.95 About one in every three people in the US, UK and Europe have elevated cholesterol. So there is a very good chance that you have raised cholesterol and may not even know it.It is a silent killer, and you need to find out NOW how to combat it.”Cholesterol Revitaliser” is a fast-track health solution that can help you to do exactly that. It covers everything you need to know about effectively lowering your cholesterol.It explores the information that you need to make informed, intelligent decisions about your health.It discusses natural ways that you can dramatically lower your cholesterol, as well as the role that statins and supplements can play. It outlines diet choices to lower cholesterol naturally and explores the amazing variety of foods that can re-invigorate your system.Cholesterol Revitaliser covers everything that you need to know about effectively lowering your cholesterol, revitalising your health and cutting your chances of getting heart disease and heart attacks. Dramatically.Throughout Cholesterol Revitaliser you will find hard facts backed up by scientific studies. Facts. Not theory. In language that you can actually understand.By the end you will know these 7 things that you have probably never heard anywhere else before:1/ The Fat Lowdown… And How Swapping 30 Calories of One Dietary Substance for Another DOUBLES Your Risk of Heart Disease! (If you know what it is you can avoid it)2/ 110,000 People Can’t Be Wrong… The SHOCKING Statistic that could cut your risk of heart attack by 30%!3/ A ‘Food’ That Is 32% Fat, and Yet LOWERS YOUR CHOLESTEROL! (I Delve Into the Little Known Study That Tells All)4/ A Treatment That Lowers LDL Cholesterol by 8.7% in MONTH 1 and 15% by Month 4 and Makes HDL Cholesterol Rise by 10%! (And it doesn’t have the side effects of many commercial treatments!)5/ Another ‘Natural’ Treatment that could reduce your LDL Cholesterol by 10 to 20%. Reduce Triglyceride’s by 20 to 50% |
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Cholesterol: Food, Facts and Recipes $13.8 Bring down that cholesterol-deliciously! Lavishly illustrated with photos and packed with helpful sidebars,Cholesterol: Food, Facts and Recipeshas all the expert information and up-to-date research you need to control this potential killer. It’s got practical, detailed advice on what foods to choose and which to avoid, 50 delicious and nutritious recipes that make eating right easy, a selection of the best and most natural ways to lower “bad” cholesterol, and constructive yet simple lifestyle changes to improve your health. Best of all, you don’t necessarily have to give up your favorite foods if you learn how to prepare them right. No one will feel deprived with such dishes as Seared Steak with Mustardy Chips and Rice Pudding with Roast Apricots on the menu! |
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Cholesterol: What it is and How to Lower it $8.99 Leeroy Greene,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Big Head eBooks |
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Cognitive effects of estrogens during aging. $49.99 This research used Long Evans rats to evaluate effects of estradiol and genistein, an estrogenic soy isoflavone, on executive function. In the first of two studies, ovariectomized young, middle-aged, and old rats were given 5% or 10% 17beta estradiol in cholesterol vehicle via Silastic implants and tested on a battery of executive function tasks, including delayed spatial alternation (DSA), differential reinforcement of low rates of responding (DRL), and reversal learning to test working memory, inhibitory control/timing, and strategy-shifting. On the DSA task, estradiol-treated rats were markedly impaired relative to vehicle rats, across all ages. On the DRL task, young and middle-aged estradiol-treated rats were impaired, but surprisingly, old estradiol-treated rats were not. Subtle estradiol-related deficits on reversal learning were present only in old rats. In the second study, ovariectomized young, middle-aged, and old rats received sucrose pellets containing low or high genistein each day, 30 minutes before testing, on the same tasks. Old rats did not perform as well as young and middle aged rats on DSA, but made fewer lever presses than other age groups on DRL—suggesting better performance. Subtle effects of genistein were also noted. On the DSA task, old high genistein rats did worse than younger high genistein rats, but only during the last block of testing. On the DRL task, control rats outperformed high genistein rats overall. Although subtle, the effects of genistein on DSA and DRL were consistent with the effects of estradiol. There were no age- or genistein-related differences on the reversal learning task. To investigate possible neurochemical mechanisms, densities of D1 and D2 dopamine receptors and dopamine transporter (DAT) were measured in the prefrontal cortex of genistein-treated rats by Western blot. D1 and D2 densities did not differ between groups. However, DAT density was lower in the control group relative to the genistein groups. DAT |
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Cognitive effects of estrogens during aging. $49.99 This research used Long Evans rats to evaluate effects of estradiol and genistein, an estrogenic soy isoflavone, on executive function. In the first of two studies, ovariectomized young, middle-aged, and old rats were given 5% or 10% 17beta estradiol in cholesterol vehicle via Silastic implants and tested on a battery of executive function tasks, including delayed spatial alternation (DSA), differential reinforcement of low rates of responding (DRL), and reversal learning to test working memory, inhibitory control/timing, and strategy-shifting. On the DSA task, estradiol-treated rats were markedly impaired relative to vehicle rats, across all ages. On the DRL task, young and middle-aged estradiol-treated rats were impaired, but surprisingly, old estradiol-treated rats were not. Subtle estradiol-related deficits on reversal learning were present only in old rats. In the second study, ovariectomized young, middle-aged, and old rats received sucrose pellets containing low or high genistein each day, 30 minutes before testing, on the same tasks. Old rats did not perform as well as young and middle aged rats on DSA, but made fewer lever presses than other age groups on DRL—suggesting better performance. Subtle effects of genistein were also noted. On the DSA task, old high genistein rats did worse than younger high genistein rats, but only during the last block of testing. On the DRL task, control rats outperformed high genistein rats overall. Although subtle, the effects of genistein on DSA and DRL were consistent with the effects of estradiol. There were no age- or genistein-related differences on the reversal learning task. To investigate possible neurochemical mechanisms, densities of D1 and D2 dopamine receptors and dopamine transporter (DAT) were measured in the prefrontal cortex of genistein-treated rats by Western blot. D1 and D2 densities did not differ between groups. However, DAT density was lower in the control group relative to the genistein groups. DAT |
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Count Out Cholesterol: How to Lower Your Blood Cholesterol $0.99 Art Ulene, Arthur Ulene,Hardcover – 1st ed,Series: Feeling Fine Bks., English-language edition,Pub by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
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Cut Your Cholesterol: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Lower and Manage Your Cholesterol $7.95 Dr. Sarah Brewer,Hardcover, English-language edition,Pub by Quercus |
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Determinants of cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism as influenced by dietary fatty acid profile and cholesterol status in the F1B golden-Syrian hamster. $49.99 Investigated first was the effect of cholesterol status and dietary fatty acid profile on the expression of genes regulating hepatic cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism. F1B hamsters were fed for 12 weeks diets enriched in 10% (w/w) coconut, olive or safflower oil in combination with either 0.1% cholesterol (cholesterol-supplemented) or 0.01% cholesterol (plus 10 days prior to killing 0.15% lovastatin and 2% cholestyramine) (cholesterol-depleted). Cholesterol depletion resulted in significantly lower plasma non-high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. This was associated with up-regulation of genes involved in cholesterol uptake and excretion, and reverse cholesterol transport, and down-regulation of genes involved in de novo lipoprotein and cholesterol synthesis. Coconut oil fed hamsters had significantly higher non-HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations than olive and safflower oil fed hamsters but was not associated with changes in the expression of genes regulating cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism. Next, the mechanisms by which n-3 PUFA, relative to n-6 PUFA, alter cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism were assessed using the same hamster model as described. Cholesterol-supplemented hamsters fed fish oil, relative to safflower oil, had higher plasma non-HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations which was associated with down-regulation of genes involved in hepatic cholesterol uptake, and triglyceride and cholesteryl ester synthesis, and up-regulation of genes involved in de novo lipoprotein synthesis. In contrast, cholesterol-depleted hamsters fed fish oil, relative to safflower oil, had lower plasma non-HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations which was associated with lower hepatic SREBP-1 mRNA and protein levels. Independent of cholesterol status, hamsters fed fish oil, relative to safflower oil, had lower HDL cholesterol concentrations and was associated with lower hepatic |
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Determinants of cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism as influenced by dietary fatty acid profile and cholesterol status in the F1B golden-Syrian hamster. $49.99 Investigated first was the effect of cholesterol status and dietary fatty acid profile on the expression of genes regulating hepatic cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism. F1B hamsters were fed for 12 weeks diets enriched in 10% (w/w) coconut, olive or safflower oil in combination with either 0.1% cholesterol (cholesterol-supplemented) or 0.01% cholesterol (plus 10 days prior to killing 0.15% lovastatin and 2% cholestyramine) (cholesterol-depleted). Cholesterol depletion resulted in significantly lower plasma non-high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. This was associated with up-regulation of genes involved in cholesterol uptake and excretion, and reverse cholesterol transport, and down-regulation of genes involved in de novo lipoprotein and cholesterol synthesis. Coconut oil fed hamsters had significantly higher non-HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations than olive and safflower oil fed hamsters but was not associated with changes in the expression of genes regulating cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism. Next, the mechanisms by which n-3 PUFA, relative to n-6 PUFA, alter cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism were assessed using the same hamster model as described. Cholesterol-supplemented hamsters fed fish oil, relative to safflower oil, had higher plasma non-HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations which was associated with down-regulation of genes involved in hepatic cholesterol uptake, and triglyceride and cholesteryl ester synthesis, and up-regulation of genes involved in de novo lipoprotein synthesis. In contrast, cholesterol-depleted hamsters fed fish oil, relative to safflower oil, had lower plasma non-HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations which was associated with lower hepatic SREBP-1 mRNA and protein levels. Independent of cholesterol status, hamsters fed fish oil, relative to safflower oil, had lower HDL cholesterol concentrations and was associated with lower hepatic |
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Dr. Shintani’s Hawaii Diet Cookbook : Eat as Much as You Want, Lower Cholesterol and Still Lose Weight with Delicious Multi-Cultural Recipes $8.99 Terry Shintani M.D. J.D. M.P.H.,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Lulu.com |
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Easy Tips – How To Lower Your Cholesterol – Natural Ways Of Reducing Cholesterol.(Healthy Tips NookBook) $2.99 Study Guide,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by colin lian |
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Eater’s Choice: A Food Lover’s Guide to Lower Cholesterol $0.99 Ron Goor, Nancy Goor,Paperback – 4th ed, Edition: 4, English-language edition,Pub by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
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Eater’s Choice: A Food Lover’s Guide to Lower Cholesterol $0.99 Ron Goor, Nancy Goor, Julius B. Richmond (Introduction),Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company |
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Eater’s Choice: A Food Lover’s Guide to Lower Cholesterol $0.99 Ron Goor,Paperback – 3rd ed, Edition: 3, English-language edition,Pub by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company |
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Eater’s Choice: A Food Lover’s Guide to Lower Cholesterol $17 Nancy Goor, Ronald S. Goor Dr.,Paperback – Fifth Edition, Edition: 5, English-language edition,Pub by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
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Eating for Lower Cholesterol: A Balanced Approach to Heart Health with Recipes Everyone Will Love $17.95 Catherine Jones MS, RD, CNSD, Elaine B. Trujillo, With Elaine Trujillo MS, RD, CNSD,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Da Capo Press |
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Eating for Lower Cholesterol: A Balanced Approach to Heart Health with Recipes Everyone Will Love $4.97 Josh Goldberg,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by John Pierre |
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Ec 1.1.1 Introduction $10 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: HMG-CoA reductase – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia HMGCR converts HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid: Drugs that inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, known collectively as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (or “statins”), are used to lower serum cholesterol as a means of reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease. These drugs include rosuvastatin (CRESTOR), lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), fluvastatin (Lescol), pitavastatin (Livalo), and simvastatin (Zocor). Red yeast rice extract contains several naturally occurring cholesterol-lowering statins known as monacolins. The most active of these is monacolin K, or lovastatin (previously sold under the trade name Mevacor, and now available as generic lovastatin). Vytorin is drug that combines the use simvastatin and ezetimibe, which blocks the formation of cholesterol by the body, along with the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines. HMG-CoA reductase is active when blood glucose is high. The basic functions of insulin and glucagon are to maintain glucose homeostasis. Thus, in controlling blood sugar levels, they indirectly affect the activity of HMG-CoA reductase, but a decrease in activity of the enzyme is caused by an AMP-activated protein kinase, which responds to an increase in AMP concentration, and also to leptin (see 4.4, Phosphorylation of reductase). HMG-CoA reductase is a polytopic, transmembrane protein that catalyzes a key step in the mevalonate pathway (MetaCyc mevalonate pathway), which is involved in the synthesis of sterols, isoprenoids and other lipids. In humans, HMG-CoA reductase is the rate-limiting step in cholesterol synthesis and represents the sole major drug target for contemporary cholesterol-lowering drugs. The medical significance of HMG-CoA redu… More: |
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Effect of carbohydrate restriction and American Heart Association diets on the clinical features of the metabolic syndrome, the inflammatory response and lipoprotein metabolism in young Emirati adults. $49.99 The incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the UAE is one of the highest world-wide. The metabolic syndrome (MetS) characterized by central obesity, high blood pressure and dyslipidemias predisposes for the development of DM. The presence of MetS was assessed in a population of overweight/obese individuals by randomly screening 227 subjects, 18-50 (30.2 +/- 8.4 y), from Al-Ain city, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 92 subjects (40.5%) were identified as having MetS. The most relevant clinical criteria associated with MetS were large waist circumference (WC), high systolic blood pressure and low HDL cholesterol (HDL-C).;Dietary interventions were conducted in 39 subjects. Initially, all individuals followed a carbohydrate restricted diet (CRD) with 25% energy from carbohydrate. After 6 wk, half of the subjects (n=19) were switched to the low fat diet (55% energy from carbohydrate) recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA group) while the other half (n=20) continued with the CRD diet for additional 6 wk (CRD group). Diet records indicated high compliance with the dietary guidelines. At wk 6, all subjects presented decreases in body weight (P < 0.0001), WC (P < 0.001), body fat (P < 0.0001) and plasma triglycerides (TG) (P < 0.0001). Significant decreases were also seen in plasma LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin and inflammation markers while a significant increase in adiponectin was observed. After 12 wk, these positive changes persisted for all subjects independent of diet. However, body weight, plasma TG, insulin and plasma glucose were lower in the CRD (P < 0.05) compared to the AHA group.;The large atherogenic VLDL subfraction was decreased over time for all subjects (P < 0.01) with a more pronounced decrease (P <0.05) in the CRD compared to the AHA group. Medium and small LDL particles and apolipoprotein B decreased for all subjects (P < 0.01) rendering a less atherogenic lipoprotein profile. These studies indicate that CRD can |
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Effect of carbohydrate restriction and American Heart Association diets on the clinical features of the metabolic syndrome, the inflammatory response and lipoprotein metabolism in young Emirati adults. $49.99 The incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the UAE is one of the highest world-wide. The metabolic syndrome (MetS) characterized by central obesity, high blood pressure and dyslipidemias predisposes for the development of DM. The presence of MetS was assessed in a population of overweight/obese individuals by randomly screening 227 subjects, 18-50 (30.2 +/- 8.4 y), from Al-Ain city, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 92 subjects (40.5%) were identified as having MetS. The most relevant clinical criteria associated with MetS were large waist circumference (WC), high systolic blood pressure and low HDL cholesterol (HDL-C).;Dietary interventions were conducted in 39 subjects. Initially, all individuals followed a carbohydrate restricted diet (CRD) with 25% energy from carbohydrate. After 6 wk, half of the subjects (n=19) were switched to the low fat diet (55% energy from carbohydrate) recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA group) while the other half (n=20) continued with the CRD diet for additional 6 wk (CRD group). Diet records indicated high compliance with the dietary guidelines. At wk 6, all subjects presented decreases in body weight (P < 0.0001), WC (P < 0.001), body fat (P < 0.0001) and plasma triglycerides (TG) (P < 0.0001). Significant decreases were also seen in plasma LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin and inflammation markers while a significant increase in adiponectin was observed. After 12 wk, these positive changes persisted for all subjects independent of diet. However, body weight, plasma TG, insulin and plasma glucose were lower in the CRD (P < 0.05) compared to the AHA group.;The large atherogenic VLDL subfraction was decreased over time for all subjects (P < 0.01) with a more pronounced decrease (P <0.05) in the CRD compared to the AHA group. Medium and small LDL particles and apolipoprotein B decreased for all subjects (P < 0.01) rendering a less atherogenic lipoprotein profile. These studies indicate that CRD can |
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Eighteen Natural Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol in 30 Days $1.99 Norman D. Ford,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary |
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Evidence based nutritional supplement research for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. $49.99 The focus of this work was a research based evaluation of nutritional supplement ingredients in cell and animal models for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD).;Buckwheat protein (BWP) increases fecal excretion of neutral and acidic sterols in several rodent models. We found that BWP decreases cholesterol incorporation into micelles. The diminished cholesterol solubility resulted in reduced cholesterol uptake by Caco-2 cells. Cholesterol binding experiments indicated that 83% of cholesterol was associated with an insoluble fraction of BWP.;Purple carrots contain anthocyanins and other phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory bioactivity. Extracts and phytochemicals in purple carrots were investigated to determine the attenuation of the response to lipopolysaccharide. A bioactive purple carrot fraction reduced nitric oxide production and mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-beta, TNF-alpha) and iNOS in macrophage cells. Protein secretion of IL-6 and TNF-alpha were reduced in pig aortic endothelial cells. Preparative liquid chromatography resulted in a bioactive fraction enriched in the polyacetylenes compounds (falcarinol, falcarindiol, and falcarindiol 3-acetate). Isolated polyacetylenes reduced nitric oxide production in macrophage cells. We concluded that polyacetylenes, not anthocyanins, were responsible for the purple carrot anti-inflammatory bioactivity.;Several dietary supplements were evaluated alone and in combination in comparison to lovastatin in familial hypercholesterolemic (FH) swine to lower serum cholesterol. The supplements included pectin, polyphenols, and phytosterols. All of the supplement treatments, except pectin, reduced total cholesterol by an average of 71 +/- 19 mg/dL in comparison to lovastatin (143 +/- 21 mg/dL). Serum LDL cholesterol was reduced maximally (17-22%) by several supplements alone or in combination compared to control (8%). Phytosterols produced the most significant and consistent reduction in LDL |
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Evidence based nutritional supplement research for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. $49.99 The focus of this work was a research based evaluation of nutritional supplement ingredients in cell and animal models for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD).;Buckwheat protein (BWP) increases fecal excretion of neutral and acidic sterols in several rodent models. We found that BWP decreases cholesterol incorporation into micelles. The diminished cholesterol solubility resulted in reduced cholesterol uptake by Caco-2 cells. Cholesterol binding experiments indicated that 83% of cholesterol was associated with an insoluble fraction of BWP.;Purple carrots contain anthocyanins and other phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory bioactivity. Extracts and phytochemicals in purple carrots were investigated to determine the attenuation of the response to lipopolysaccharide. A bioactive purple carrot fraction reduced nitric oxide production and mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-beta, TNF-alpha) and iNOS in macrophage cells. Protein secretion of IL-6 and TNF-alpha were reduced in pig aortic endothelial cells. Preparative liquid chromatography resulted in a bioactive fraction enriched in the polyacetylenes compounds (falcarinol, falcarindiol, and falcarindiol 3-acetate). Isolated polyacetylenes reduced nitric oxide production in macrophage cells. We concluded that polyacetylenes, not anthocyanins, were responsible for the purple carrot anti-inflammatory bioactivity.;Several dietary supplements were evaluated alone and in combination in comparison to lovastatin in familial hypercholesterolemic (FH) swine to lower serum cholesterol. The supplements included pectin, polyphenols, and phytosterols. All of the supplement treatments, except pectin, reduced total cholesterol by an average of 71 +/- 19 mg/dL in comparison to lovastatin (143 +/- 21 mg/dL). Serum LDL cholesterol was reduced maximally (17-22%) by several supplements alone or in combination compared to control (8%). Phytosterols produced the most significant and consistent reduction in LDL |
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FYI Health Guide about How to Lower Your Cholesterol – Health Tips (Help101/eBook101) $0.99 Health101,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Reference eBook |
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia $53.23 Familial hypercholesterolemia (abbreviated FH, also spelled familial hypercholesterolaemia) is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels, specifically very high low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad cholesterol”) levels, in the blood and early cardiovascular disease. Many patients have mutations in the LDLR gene that encodes the LDL receptor protein, which normally removes LDL from the circulation, or apolipoprotein B (ApoB), which is the part of LDL that binds with the receptor; mutations in other genes are rare. Patients who have one abnormal copy (are heterozygous) of the LDLR gene may have premature cardiovascular disease at the age of 30 to 40. Having two abnormal copies (being homozygous) may cause severe cardiovascular disease in childhood. Heterozygous FH is a common genetic disorder, occurring in 1:500 people in most countries; homozygous FH is much rarer, occurring in 1 in a million births. Heterozygous FH is normally treated with statins, bile acid sequestrants or other hypolipidemic agents that lower cholesterol levels. |
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Focus on Statin Research $137.72 The statins are a relatively new group of drugs used to lower blood cholesterol levels. A high cholesterol level increases a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The long-term use of statins reduces the risk of such an event and can increase the life expectancy of people with a history of heart disease. The statins work by blocking an enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of LDL cholesterol, especially in the liver. This enzyme is known as HMG coenzyme A reductase. The statins are the most effective group of drugs for lowering the levels of LDL cholesterol in the body. Potential side-effects include muscle cramps and gastrointestinal upsets. These are usually resolved on temporarily lowering the dose. Liver enzyme derangements may occur, which generally return to normal after briefly discontinuing the drug. Some report headaches. Other side-effects occur rarely. This new book examines new research on this controversial drug. |
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Garlic…The Root Of It All $9.28 After cooking for my own family and friends, I have decided to share my favorite garlic recipes. Maybe your family loves eating garlic as much as my husband and three children do. This healthy cookbook with all natural ingredients will benefit your life. Your family may be fighting to eat the last garlic that’s left in the pan, too.It’s that good and eating garlic has many health benefits for everyone. Garlic stimulates the immune system and helps fight cancer. It has been shown to lower cholesterol, fight infections, and lower blood pressure. All of this and it’s delicious too.I hope you and your loved ones will enjoy these recipes as much as my family and friends have for years. You can use more or less garlic in any of my recipes.Bon Apetit! |
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Good Fat Bad Fat: Lower Your Cholesterol & Reduce Your Odds of a Heart Attack $15 Castelli, Glen C. Griffin,Paperback – REVISED, Edition: 2, English-language edition,Pub by Da Capo Press |
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Good Fat vs. Bad Fat $0.99 This informative guide that explains the “good fats” and “bad fats” helps readers maintain a balance between the two. The author presents information on how to prevent heart disease, reduce the risk of cancer, lower cholesterol, and promote weight loss. Also includes recipes on how to prepare “good fat” foods, from fried chicken to French fries. |
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Good Fat, Bad Fat: How to Lower Your Cholesterol and Beat the Odds of a Heart Attack $0.99 Glen C. Griffin, William Castelli,Paperback, Edition: 18, English-language edition,Pub by Perseus Publishing |
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Guggul: Ayurveda’s Wonder Herb $1.99 Guggul (Commiphora mukul), long used by ayurvedic practitioners, possesses strong rejuvenating and purifying qualities. A potent antioxidant, guggul acts to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and raise “good” HDL cholesterol levels. In addition, guggul has strong anti-inflammatory properties that can be useful in treating arthritis and other chronic inflammatory conditions. |
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Gynura Crepioides $43.02 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Gynura crepioides or okinawan spinach is a sub-tropical vegetable that forms a dense, non-vining, edible ground cover that grows well in full sun or partial shade. It is a vigorous, perennial vegetable that is adaptable to a variety of tropical climates and requires little if any additional input. It is also an attractive potted plant – shiny green leaves above, purple underneath. It attracts butterflies and in Hawaii, it is a host plant to the Kamehameha butterfly. As a food, it makes a nice addition to salads, and can also be eaten when cooked. It is purported to have properties that help lower cholesterol. It is grown commercially as a vegetable in China. |
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Healing Gourmet Eat to Lower Cholesterol $1.99 Healing Gourmet, Victoria Rand, With Bev Shaffer,Paperback, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by McGraw-Hill Companies, The |
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Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol $5.99 At last, a recipe book especially for those who are concerned about high cholesterol, but who also love good food. This book contains over 100 delicious recipes that have been devised by a chef and based on the nutritional advice of a dietician. |
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Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol $16.95 Daniel Green,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Kyle Books |
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How To Lower Your Cholesterol $2.99 Anonymous,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by qasim idrees |
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How To Lower Your Cholesterol $3.99 Kathy Johnson,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by NOOKbooks |
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How To Lower Your Cholesterol $2.99 John Scotts,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Nook Ebook |
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How To Lower Your Cholesterol (Recommended) $2.99 Joye Bridal,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Joye Bridal |
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How To Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally $4.99 Steffan Abel,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Abel, Steffan |
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How To Lower Your Cholesterol With French Gourmet Food $1.99 Alain Braux,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by CreateSpace |
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How To Lower your Cholesterol Starting Today $4.37 Sandy Hall,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by unique5stardeals |
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How To Successfully Lower Your Cholesterol $4.87 John Pullman,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Axel Publishing |
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol – Burn Calories Fast! (Nookbook101/Help101) $3.99 Reference101,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by eBook Lover |
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol – Live Your Life Healthy! (Parenting101/eBook reader) $3.99 Parenting101,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by eBook Lover |
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol – Lose Weight Now! (Life101/Health101) $1.79 Nookbook101,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by 1 |
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol – The Secrets to Lowering Your Cholesterol in a Month $3.97 Sandra Person,NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Sandra Person |
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol – Weight Control Tips (Marketing101/Cooking101) $0.99 Life101,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Reference eBook |
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How to Lower your Cholesterol with French Gourmet Food. A practical guide $9.99 Alain Braux,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Alain Braux, via Smashwords |
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Kelly’s Secrets Rx for Longevity: The Missing Notes $13.3 Rx for Longevity, Kelly’ Secrets, “The Missing Notes”.There are many publications out that claim how to live longer, reduce aging, reduce weight, diet, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and even some hinting at the Fountain Of Youth or Immortality. Realistically, at this time in science, technology, biochemistry, medical and nutrition research, it may not be possible to live much longer than 100-120 years of age. It may be possible in the future with more discoveries regarding stem cells andgene research to extend life up to 150 years or more.This book attempts to show how, by choosing a “Kelly Lifestyle” that fits your daily living, can result in great health improvement and a much longer life. At the same time, this book is also about a research pharmacist who spent years gathering information about longevity and how to achieve it. His research is somehow discovered and a story unfolds which mirrors the potential danger of discovering a youth formula that may actually work. |
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Kelly’s Secrets Rx for Longevity: The Missing Notes $23.77 Rx for Longevity, Kelly’ Secrets, “The Missing Notes”.There are many publications out that claim how to live longer, reduce aging, reduce weight, diet, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and even some hinting at the Fountain Of Youth or Immortality. Realistically, at this time in science, technology, biochemistry, medical and nutrition research, it may not be possible to live much longer than 100-120 years of age. It may be possible in the future with more discoveries regarding stem cells andgene research to extend life up to 150 years or more.This book attempts to show how, by choosing a “Kelly Lifestyle” that fits your daily living, can result in great health improvement and a much longer life. At the same time, this book is also about a research pharmacist who spent years gathering information about longevity and how to achieve it. His research is somehow discovered and a story unfolds which mirrors the potential danger of discovering a youth formula that may actually work. |
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Lovastatin-dependent regulation of Rho expression and signaling in human trabecular meshwork cells. $49.99 Normal intraocular pressure (IOP) is maintained through balanced production and outflow of aqueous humor (AH). Contraction and relaxation of trabecular meshwork (TM) cells regulates AH outflow and IOP. Increased TM cell contractility chronically elevates IOP, which can contribute to pathogenesis of glaucoma. Activation of Rho GTP-binding proteins, including RhoA and RhoB, is associated with enhanced actin stress fiber polymerization and increased cellular contractility. Statins are a group of drugs that are clinically approved for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. However, increasing evidence suggests that statins exert beneficial effects independently of lowering cholesterol by depleting levels of small isoprenoid intermediates of the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway. Isoprenoids such as geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) serve as lipid attachment anchors for members of the Rho family. Limitation of isoprenoid availability by statins reduces activation of Rho. As a result, Rho proteins remain in a largely inactive (GDP-bound), cytosolic state. Recently, statins have been associated experimentally with lower IOP in vivo, and a decreased risk of developing ocular hypertensive glaucoma. In vitro, statins have been shown to increase outflow through the TM. This effect was associated with a reduction in Rho activity. By comparison, expression of latent Rho G-proteins can be enhanced following statin treatment in human cells. The specific mechanism by which this occurs remains unclear. This dissertation project was designed to examine the effects of statins on RhoA and RhoB G-protein expression and signaling in human TM cells. We have observed that lovastatin enhances constitutive RhoA expression by increasing stability of RhoA proteins. By comparison, lovastatin induces de novo mRNA and protein synthesis of RhoB, and increases stability of RhoB proteins. The effect of lovastatin on RhoA and RhoB accumulation is mediated through inhibition of Rho |
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Lovastatin-dependent regulation of Rho expression and signaling in human trabecular meshwork cells. $49.99 Normal intraocular pressure (IOP) is maintained through balanced production and outflow of aqueous humor (AH). Contraction and relaxation of trabecular meshwork (TM) cells regulates AH outflow and IOP. Increased TM cell contractility chronically elevates IOP, which can contribute to pathogenesis of glaucoma. Activation of Rho GTP-binding proteins, including RhoA and RhoB, is associated with enhanced actin stress fiber polymerization and increased cellular contractility. Statins are a group of drugs that are clinically approved for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. However, increasing evidence suggests that statins exert beneficial effects independently of lowering cholesterol by depleting levels of small isoprenoid intermediates of the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway. Isoprenoids such as geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) serve as lipid attachment anchors for members of the Rho family. Limitation of isoprenoid availability by statins reduces activation of Rho. As a result, Rho proteins remain in a largely inactive (GDP-bound), cytosolic state. Recently, statins have been associated experimentally with lower IOP in vivo, and a decreased risk of developing ocular hypertensive glaucoma. In vitro, statins have been shown to increase outflow through the TM. This effect was associated with a reduction in Rho activity. By comparison, expression of latent Rho G-proteins can be enhanced following statin treatment in human cells. The specific mechanism by which this occurs remains unclear. This dissertation project was designed to examine the effects of statins on RhoA and RhoB G-protein expression and signaling in human TM cells. We have observed that lovastatin enhances constitutive RhoA expression by increasing stability of RhoA proteins. By comparison, lovastatin induces de novo mRNA and protein synthesis of RhoB, and increases stability of RhoB proteins. The effect of lovastatin on RhoA and RhoB accumulation is mediated through inhibition of Rho |
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Low Cholesterol, Lower Calorie French Cooking $1.99 Stanley Leinwoll,Hardcover, English-language edition,Pub by Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group |
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Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol $25.95 American Heart Association,Hardcover, Edition: 4,Series: American Heart Association Series, English-language edition,Pub by Crown Publishing Group on 09-09-2008 |
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Lower Cholesterol without Drugs: A Practical Guide to Using Diet and Supplements for Healthy Cholesterol Levels $5.95 Roger Mason,Paperback – Revised, English-language edition,Pub by SAFE GOODS/New Century Publishing 2000 |
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Lower Your Cholesterol – Naturally. $8.99 Deborah Beraducci,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Lulu.com |
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Lower Your Cholesterol in 33 Days $1.97 eBook Kingdom (Compiler),NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by eBook Kingdom |
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Lower Your Cholesterol in 33 Days – Discover How You Can Have A Healthy Heart and Better Living $2.99 John Scotts,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Nook Ebook |
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Lower Your Cholesterol in 33 Days – Discover How You Can Have a Healthy Heart and Better Living $0.99 Irwing,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Caring & Sharing |
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