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Vegan and vegetarian diets are associated with decreased bad cholesterol levels

The study found that plant-based diets in particular lower levels of a lipoprotein, which is gaining popularity as a more accurate measure of heart health than “bad” cholesterol. According to a recent study, a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower the body’s dietary cholesterol levels. The study specifically demonstrates that such diets lower lipoprotein levels, […]

Statins won’t help healthy adults with elevated cholesterol, according to studies.

The study was published in the journal Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity. According to American Heart Association estimates from 2020, almost 40 million Americans regularly take statins to lower their cholesterol levels and lessen their risk of heart disease and stroke. However, according to recent research by David Diamond, a neuroscientist and expert […]

Latest recommendations for the use of statins for cardiovascular treatment

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability globally, and there have been concerted efforts for decades to prevent and minimize its impact. Statins are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. LDL cholesterol is often referred to as “bad cholesterol”, and […]

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