Tag: LDL
Beta-Glucan Shows Promise as Probiotic Agent
Beta-glucan is a fibrous compound that naturally occurs in the cell walls of food such as the fiber of the barley plant and edible yeast. Beta-glucan is also present in food mushrooms, such as the maitake mushroom. Since it is nearly everywhere, eating food that has lots of beta-glucan may improve digestion, new study says. [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2010 under Probiotics.
Tags: bad cholesterol, barley, Beta-glucan, coronary heart disease, immunostimulant, LDL, oats
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Resveratrol: Nature’s Anti-Aging Molecule
Resveratrol is a naturally-occurring compound found in wines fermented from grapes.  This compound is a polyphenol and has been studied for many decades primarily because of the French Paradox: there is a low incidence of heart disease in France even though the French generally indulge in high-fat diets. The French also smoke and drink a [...]
Posted: May 30th, 2010 under Brain Health.
Tags: blood clots, French Paradox, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, LDL, resveratrol
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Love Pistachios? Your Heart Does, Too!
Pistachios are well-loved nuts, not just in the United States but around the globe. We have even more reasons to love this health nut: researchers from Pennsylvania State University concluded that pistachios are ideal for controlling cholesterol levels because it’s natural packed with nutrients and good fats which helps the cardiovascular system work more efficiently. [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under cholesterol, Heart Health.
Tags: bad cholesterol, health nuts, LDL, pistachios
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