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Found: Switch that Turns Bad Fats into Bad Cholesterol

"A molecular switch in the liver has been identified as at least partly responsible for the health impact of unhealthy fats, providing a target for studying the effects of particular fats and developing new drugs. "

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Remington launches liquid cholesterol-lowerer

"Remington has become the latest company to introduce a cholesterol-lowering alternative to statin drugs, which can cause potentially serious side effects."

Remington launches liquid cholesterol-lowerer

Cholesterol Drugs offer cure for Alzheimer's

"A new study published in January issue of PLoS Medicine suggests that a class of drugs widely used to lower cholesterol may also help keep brains healthy and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. "

Cholesterol Drugs offer cure for Alzheimer's

Resolve to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally and Safely without Prescription Drugs

"Just in time for the New Year, ProCaps Laboratories and Andrew Lessman introduce Cholox, a safe and effective cholesterol lowering alternative to prescription statin drugs and their dangerous and unwanted side effects. "

PRESS RELEASE: Resolve to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally and Safely without Prescription Drugs

Cholesterol-lowering foods to be refunded under Dutch health insurance

"It is thought to be the first time an insurance company will subsidise food rather than medicine and comes as a strong sign of support for sterol-containing products."
Cholesterol-lowering foods to be refunded under Dutch health insurance

High-fibre drink lowers cholesterol

"People on cholesterol-lowering drugs can get by with lower doses of the medication if they also drink a high-fibre beverage. "

Macleans.ca Top Stories Health High-fibre drink lowers cholesterol

SourceOne Announces Start of Clinical Trial for Sytrinol(TM) and Plant Sterol Combination :: Natural and Nutritional Products Industry Center :: News

"SourceOne™ Global Partners, a sales and marketing company providing proprietary branded nutritional ingredients to manufacturers and marketers, has announced the launch of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study with its signature proprietary cardiovascular wellness compound, Sytrinol™. In addition to further validating the benefits of Sytrinol™ as a stand-alone compound, the study will include several arms with a combination of Sytrinol™ and plant sterols to further illuminate the strength of efficacy of these compounds as a compelling and potent combination dietary supplement. This study serves to provide dietary supplement manufacturers and marketers with the added flexibility and viability of providing consumers with effective cardiovascular formulas for specific lifestyles and levels of heart health concerns. The study will be conducted by Radiant Research Incorporated located in Chicago IL."

SourceOne Announces Start of Clinical Trial for Sytrinol(TM) and Plant Sterol Combination :: Natural and Nutritional Products Industry Center :: News

Doubts raised on wider sales of statins / Over-the-counter marketing push for cholesterol drug

"... as the drug industry pushes for federal approval to sell statins over the counter, doctors are calling for caution. Large numbers of people for whom the benefits of statins remain unproven would end up using the drugs, cardiologists warn. And although side effects are relatively uncommon, they can be serious -- and require close monitoring"

Doubts raised on wider sales of statins / Over-the-counter marketing push for cholesterol drug

Niacin (vitamin B3) shown to boost levels of good cholesterol, regardless of statin drugs

"Saying that statin drugs combined with a vitamin supplement is good for heart health is sort of like saying Frosted Flakes served with fresh strawberries is a nutritious breakfast. The only nutrition comes from the strawberries, not the sugary cereal. Similarly, the only health benefit here comes from the B vitamins, not the potentially deadly statin drugs"

Niacin (vitamin B3) shown to boost levels of good cholesterol, regardless of statin drugs

Liver trigger offers clue for cholesterol level

"Dana-Farber researchers have found a valuable ``missing link'' that can explain how too many fatty foods can cause bad cholesterol, raising the risk of heart disease and some cancers."

BostonHerald.com - the Edge: Liver trigger offers clue for cholesterol level

A Molecular Explanation of Why Burgers Are Bad For You

THURSDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDayNews) -- Researchers say they have discovered the molecular switch that turns the bad fats in food into the cholesterol that clogs your arteries.

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Health - Cholesterol Fact Sheet

What Is Cholesterol?

"Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made in the body by the liver. Cholesterol forms part of every cell in the body and serves many vital functions. Our bodies need cholesterol to:"

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Neptune Krill Oil NKO(TM) proven effective for cholesterol regulation: "Alternative Medicine Review" publishes

"The results of the present study clearly demonstrate, within high levels of confidence, that NKO(TM) is effective for the management of hyperlipidemia by significantly reducing total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, and increasing HDL (good cholesterol). At one third the dosage, NKO(TM) was not only more effective than fish oil, in reducing LDL, but also in increasing, significantly more, HDL," commented Dr. Tina Sampalis, Vice- President of Research & Development, at Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.

Neptune Krill Oil NKO(TM) proven effective for cholesterol regulation: "Alternative Medicine Review" publishes

Remington Launches Qwell; First-of-Its-Kind Liquid Helps Drop Cholesterol Levels without Side Effects

"Beyond containing ingredients clinically proven to lower "bad cholesterol" levels and raise "good cholesterol" levels, Qwell has none of the potentially serious side effects of statin drugs and is available without a prescription."

Remington Launches Qwell; First-of-Its-Kind Liquid Helps Drop Cholesterol Levels without Side Effects

'Superfoods' can help you wipe out bad health

"They (pow!) knock out cholesterol, (bam!) crush cancer cells, (womp!) wipe out infection. Superfoods -- our heroes, and just what you need to make good on your efforts to eat better and lose weight, because most of these antioxidant action figures are weaklings in the calorie department."

Wichita Eagle 01/25/2005 'Superfoods' can help you wipe out bad health

Men more subjected to cholesterol attacks than women

"It is for about one hundred of years already that cholesterol has been declared the cause of atherosclerosis, stenocardia and heart attacks. However, introduction of a non-cholesterol diet is not always a success, because human organisms also produce cholesterol in addition to the one they get from food."

Men more subjected to cholesterol attacks than women - PRAVDA.Ru

Rice bran oil, not fibre, benefits cholesterol levels

"Rice bran oil, being used by some US restaurants to eliminate trans fats, appears to be responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effect of the ingredient rather than its fibre content, say researchers."

Rice bran oil, not fibre, benefits cholesterol levels

Getting more good cholesterol

Reducing LDL or bad cholesterol is certainly a common focus for reducing the risk of heart disease as high levels are a strong risk factor. There has been less of an emphasis on raising HDL, the protective type of cholesterol, but studies show that low HDL-cholesterol readings are linked to a greater likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke

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DNC: Health News - Move Over, Cholesterol - High CRP Just as Bad for the Heart

"Doctors are now training their focus on a major new risk factor for heart disease: CRP, or C-reactive protein. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found that statins -- a class of drugs known to lower cholesterol -- also can lower CRP levels. And keeping CRP at the proper level is just important as controlling cholesterol for heart health, study data show."

DNC: Health News - Move Over, Cholesterol - High CRP Just as Bad for the Heart

Cholesterol-lowering foods to be refunded under Dutch health insurance

"Dutch health insurer VGZ is to reimburse policyholders who buy Unilever’s range of cholesterol-lowering margarine, yoghurt and milk products in a bid to reduce medical costs related to heart disease, it said yesterday."

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Sweden Declares War On Cholesterol With Free Beer

i-Newswire, 2005-01-02 - Beverage Marketing USA, Inc., has announced today the importation and official U.S. launch of Sweden's cholesterol-lowering beer: “Aventure Functional Beer™,” which is made by a patented brewing process developed by Lund University in Sweden. The unique brewing process employs oats instead of barley and uses a special enzyme technology to create a beer containing beta-glucans. Research has found that these natural grain fibers can lower cholesterol.

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Health News: Bad Protein competes with Cholesterol for heart risk

Health News: Bad Protein competes with Cholesterol for heart risk

Know Your Numbers: It Could Save Your Life!

"Have you had a physical recently? How often should you have one, and why? Recommendations vary but health experts generally agree that it depends upon your age, lifestyle and family history."

Know Your Numbers: It Could Save Your Life!

CV risk factors may lead to dementia

"Have you known what is bad for the heart is also bad for the brain before? A new reserch has found the risk factors for cardiovascular disease in middle age, such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking, are linked to the development of dementia later in life."

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Say No to Dangerous Cholesterol Lowering Drugs

"At a time when the safety ofprescription medications is in serious question, ProCaps Laboratories andAndrew Lessman introduce Cholox, a safe and effective cholesterol loweringalternative to prescription statin drugs and their dangerous and unwanted sideeffects."

Say No to Dangerous Cholesterol Lowering Drugs

Alltracel Reports Breakthrough on Cholesterol Reduction Research

"University College Dublin SPR Measurements Indicate That m.doc(TM) Acts on Cholesterol and Other Biomolecules Important to Cholesterol Absorption in the Intestine
Patient Trials & Animal Studies Amended and Nearing Completion With Final Results Due Later This Quarter R&D Efforts Strengthened With Key Senior Research Science Appointment"

Alltracel Reports Breakthrough on Cholesterol Reduction Research & Strengthening of Clinical Trials Programme

Resolve to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally and Safely without Prescription Drugs

"Introducing 100% Safe, Effective and FDA Approved Cholesterol Lowering Formula
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 4, 2005 -- Just in time for the New Year, ProCaps Laboratories and Andrew Lessman introduce Cholox, a safe and effective cholesterol lowering alternative to prescription statin drugs and their dangerous and unwanted side effects."


PRESS RELEASE: Resolve to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally and Safely without Prescription Drugs