Zila today commented on a study conducted for the Australian company, Phosphagenics Limited, that confirms an earlier study suggesting that Ester-E may proactively benefit cardiovascular health. In this animal study, Ester-E significantly reduced LDL-C (so-called bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and plaque formation, while regular vitamin E had no significant effect.
The study data showed that […]
Remington announced today the introduction and launch of Qwell, a first-of-its-kind liquid product made up of ingredients proven to reduce “bad” cholesterol, boost “good” cholesterol and lower triglyceride counts to help prevent heart disease.
Qwell has none of the potentially serious side effects of statin drugs and is available without a prescription.
The media […]
Study Findings:
Taking one drug to boost “good” cholesterol and another to lower its evil twin can slow the progression of heart disease more effectively than one medicine alone.
The added benefits came from taking niacin, a type of B vitamin, on top of statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs prescribed to millions of Americans and sold under such […]
Those who adhered to a “Mediterranean diet,” did not smoke, drank moderately and remained physically active were about half as likely to die during the study period as those whose diets and lifestyles were less healthful.
When patients at risk for developing heart disease and Type 2 diabetes followed a Mediterranean-style diet for two years, they […]
Study Findings:
The hibiscus flower contains antioxidants that may help control cholesterol levels.
Hibiscus sabdariffa L, grown in Taiwan, China and India, is used in these countries as a traditional remedy to treat high blood pressure and liver disorders.
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Study Findings:
Patients who undergo obesity surgery get far more than cosmetic benefits.
Diabetes was eliminated in nearly 77% of the affected patients
High blood pressure was eliminated in nearly 62%
Cholesterol improved in at least 70%
Ostructive sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep) disappeared in almost 86% of cases.
Method:
Dr. Buchwald and colleagues reviewed studies on obesity surgery published […]