Posts Tagged ‘#mediterraneandiet’
Inflammation to Blame, Not Cholesterol
Dietary fats, cholesterol, and the levels of serum cholesterol in relation to the development of CVD have been somewhat demonized. It is not serum cholesterol that influence the endothelium but the inflammatory response that affects the integrity and functionality of the endothelium. Inflammation that causes endothelial dysfunction seems to be the underlying player for the…
Read MoreThe Mediterranean Diet can Reduce the Risk of Chronic Disease
Diet can contribute to the incidence and course of disease especially in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and even certain cancers.1(pg 488) There is substantial research that a Mediterranean diet can reduce cardiovascular risk along with a healthy lifestyle with physical activity.1(pg 488) Sample Mediterranean Diet Plan Breakfast Option 1: Mediterranean…
Read MoreNatural Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations to Lower Cholesterol
Contributing factors to dyslipidemia or elevated cholesterol serum levels1 Genetics(Lp(a)) Medications (anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, estrogen, corticosteroids, diuretics)2 Diabetes Lifestyle factors including diet, obesity, smoking, lack of physical activity Additional Testing1,3 Triglycerides HDL Lp(a) – genetic LDL particle size (either Apo B – small, dense; Apo A – large, fluffy) – there is evidence that the smaller,…
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