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Statins are sometimes prescribed for people who have high cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors, such as a family history of heart disease. Taking ...
It is a saturated fat that turns into cholesterol.” Dr. Kopecky says coconut water is OK, and so are occasional flakes on salads or treats. But avoid coconut ...
Being overweight or having obesity also raises the risk of heart disease and its risk factors, such as high cholesterol. Lack of exercise. Not exercising ...
Medicines used to lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels sometimes improve HDL cholesterol levels. These include prescription niacin; fibrates such ...
Gemfibrozil is used together with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. This may help prevent the development ...
It also helps the body absorb fats and get rid of cholesterol, toxins and worn-out red blood cells. Ongoing inflammation in the liver can lead to bile duct ...
Excess weight strains the heart and can contribute to high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Manage cholesterol. Ask your health care provider how ...
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring. American College of Cardiology. https://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/high-cholesterol/exams-and-tests/coronary-artery- ...
Cholesterol and other lipids build up in the cells of the liver, spleen or lungs. Over time, the nerves and brain also are affected. This causes problems with ...
Kopecky thinks many people avoid the cholesterol-lowering drugs because they misunderstand some of the side effects. "Statins can raise blood sugar," Dr.
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