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Niacin: The Super Cholesterol-Lowering Nutrient
…the supplement (up to 2–4 grams a day) can increase HDL levels as much as 35 percent, much higher than popular cholesterol-lowering drugs, like statins, on the market. It’s important to note that you should wield the power of niacin carefully and gradually increase its dosage. It can cause a flushing…
Could Statin Use Put Your Eyes at Risk?
…statins have been linked to cataracts. Researchers at the University of Waterloo studied almost 6,400 patients seen at their optometry clinic from 2007–2008. Fifty-six percent of patients with type 2 diabetes were taking statins compared to 16 percent without diabetes. Both diabetes and statin use…
Dried Apples Lower Cholesterol
…imagine how much publicity a drug company would receive if they had a drug that could perform these same feats? The story on cholesterol-lowering statins drugs seems to get worse by the day. They’ve been linked to everything from muscle weakness and degeneration (myopathy), depression, and birth defects…
Why You Should Eat More Garlic
One of the most pungent foods in your kitchen also happens to have some of the most significant health benefits. It's garlic. Here are some of the properties associated with garlic: * Insecticidal — insect killing * Antibacterial — eliminating bacterial growth * Antifungal — eliminating…
