Category: Cholesterol

New Research Shows Bempedoic Acid Helps Lower Cholesterol

March 15th, 2023
Bempedoic 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, 2017
According 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, 2017
A 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, 2015
The 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 »