Putting the Soy Anxiety to Rest
Putting the Soy Anxiety to Rest

…protein [in human subjects] significantly decreased serum concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides without significantly affecting serum HDL cholesterol concentrations.”[7] These findings have since been replicated. Whenever the…


Soy…The Rest of the Story
Soy…The Rest of the Story

…the same cholesterol effect? And third, why is the emphasis being placed on the “cholesterol-lowering” effects of soy protein rather than the more devastating “cholesterol-raising” effects of animal protein? Why…


Breast Cancer, Cholesterol, and Reductionism
Breast Cancer, Cholesterol, and Reductionism

…as in Science). Mainly, it shows how high serum cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) connects to breast cancer. Cholesterol is metabolized by an enzyme in the breast tissue, CYP27A1, to produce 27HC (27-dehydrocholesterol)


Is Fish Part of a Healthy Diet?
Is Fish Part of a Healthy Diet?

…substances found in fish and seafood. Saturated Fat and Cholesterol Saturated fat has long been linked to cardiovascular disease. It is known to increase both LDL “bad” cholesterol and total…


How Can I Lower My Triglycerides?
How Can I Lower My Triglycerides?

…test results, it can be an exercise in confusion. You will get numbers for your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (or ‘unhealthy’ cholesterol), HDL cholesterol (or ‘healthy’ cholesterol), and triglycerides. Currently,…


Is Saturated Fat Really That Bad?
Is Saturated Fat Really That Bad?

…10% of total calories for saturated fat and 300 mg/day for cholesterol. This meant limiting or even avoiding foods containing saturated fat and dietary cholesterol—animal-based foods—a worthy goal for health…


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