Category: Cholesterol
New Research Shows Bempedoic Acid Helps Lower Cholesterol
March 15th, 2023Bempedoic acid taken alone reduces cholesterol and heart attacks in patients who cannot tolerate statins, according to new clinical research.
Bempedoic Acid and Cholesterol
Patients with high levels of LDL cholesterol, commonly known as “bad cholester… more »
Eating Soy Protein may not Help Heart
November 9th, 2017According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there is not enough evidence to say definitely that eating soy protein helps your heart.
Soy Protein and Your Heart
The FDA proposed on Monday, October 30th, to revoke the claim that soy protein can… more »
September 11th Dust Particles Tied to Heart Risk in Children
September 20th, 2017A new study suggests that exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) after the 9/11 attacks could be tied to abnormal cholesterol levels in teens and young adults who were children during that time. High cholesterol can be a risk factor for heart dis… more »
September is National Cholesterol Education Month
September 9th, 2015The average American has cholesterol levels that are considered “borderline high”. While you may not display any outward symptoms of high cholesterol, it can be doing severe damage to your body. As September is National Cholesterol Education Month, now… more »