Gut Bacteria Turn the Tide on Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Gut Bacteria May Reduce Cholesterol and Lower Heart Disease Risk Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that affect levels of cholesterol and other compounds linked to heart…
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is essential for the normal functioning of the body. It is found in every cell and is vital for producing cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol is both produced by the liver and absorbed from dietary sources, particularly animal-based foods like meat, dairy, and eggs. While cholesterol plays several crucial roles in the body, having high levels of it in the blood can lead to health problems. There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often referred to as “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of arteries and form plaques that restrict or block blood flow, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), known as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. Managing cholesterol levels typically involves a combination of diet, exercise, and sometimes medication to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.
Gut Bacteria May Reduce Cholesterol and Lower Heart Disease Risk Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that affect levels of cholesterol and other compounds linked to heart…
Regularly replacing meat with mycoprotein, like Quorn, can reduce bad cholesterol levels by 10 percent, similar to the effects of adopting a Mediterranean or vegan…
A new study reveals that RvT4 improves macrophage function to fight atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting new treatment pathways. Scientists from Queen Mary University of…
A researcher from the University of New Mexico has developed a vaccine designed to reduce cholesterol levels. Nearly 40% of U.S. adults suffer from high…
New research broadens the understanding of the nutritional impact of egg consumption in young, healthy adults. Are eggs good for you? Scientists have been studying…
Research from Monash University indicates that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk of dementia in the elderly, highlighting a…
Younger individuals are at a higher risk of experiencing the adverse cardiovascular effects associated with elevated blood cholesterol and hypertension. Younger individuals might be more…
Researchers Identify Previously Unknown Step in Cholesterol Absorption in the Gut University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers have described a previously unknown step in…
An innovative nanogel delivery system created at the University of Massachusetts Amherst enabled mice with obesity to revert to a normal weight while maintaining a…
Both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, commonly referred to as “good” cholesterol, are associated with a slightly heightened risk of dementia…
Individuals aiming to lower their cholesterol and shed waistline fat might consider replacing meat with Quorn protein, according to recent research. A recent study from…
Statins lower the risk of dementia, however, a new drug negatively affects lung function. One of the most extensive global studies on the effects of…
Research from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests that while water fasting — where individuals consume only water for several days — can result in…
A new drug presents the world’s first treatment for Lipoprotein(a), a predominantly genetic type of cholesterol that elevates the risk of cardiac arrest or stroke….
María Eugenia Gomez-Casati and her team from the Institute of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires-CONICET, alongside Mauricio Martin from the Institute of…
According to new research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, older individuals with fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides…
Drug lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular outcomes in a large trial. The cholesterol-lowering drug bempedoic acid reduced the combined rate…
The Houston Methodist team employed a bacterial protein which effectively reduced cholesterol levels by more than 40% within a span of three hours. Researchers at…