(n=428) participating in a worksite diet intervention study for hyperlipidemia (LDL-cholesterol > 75th %ile) were asked prior to being taught a Step II NCEP Diet (in 8 weekly sessions) to complete a questionnaire regarding possible negative side effects related to changing to a low fat diet...
Increase in LDL ("bad") cholesterol, weight gain Don't use if you have kidney disease Zidovudine, also known as AZT (Retrovir; also included in Combivir, Trizivir) Anemia; nausea; vomiting; lactic acidosis; increase in cholesterol; fat loss in arms, legs or face; fatty liver Non-Nucleosi...
Cholesterol levels can be lowered with regular exercise, weight loss, and a healthy diet that is low in cholesterol and saturated fats. But in some cases, diet and exercise are not enough and cholesterol-lowering medications may be needed. This slideshow will discuss the basics of cholesterol an...
lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or “bad” cholesterol in adults with primary hyperlipidemia slow the buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the walls of blood vessels treat adults and children 8 years of age and older with high blood cholesterol due to heterozygo...
have or have had low or high blood pressure have or have had diabetes or high blood sugar or a family history of diabetes or high blood sugar. have or have had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides, or low levels of HDL cholesterol ...
Uses Side effects Warnings Before taking Dosage Interactions What is colestipol?Colestipol is a cholesterol-lowering drug.Colestipol lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Lowering your LDL cholesterol may reduce your risk of hardened...
Aloe vera and cholesterol This plant extract might help lower levels of unhealthy low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and fats calledtriglycerideswhile boosting heart-healthy high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Researchers think aloe vera works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that the...
The heart-protecting benefits of anti-cholesterol statins far outnumber the side-effects, a scientific review said Friday blaming shoddy research for scaring people and putting lives at risk.
Furthermore, the investigators observed reductions in total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol corresponding to approximately 0.14 and 0.13 mmol/l, respectively. Because conventional measurement of LDL cholesterol includes the cholesterol content of both LDL as well as that found in the LDL ...
Daily low-dose aspirin therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack. Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 to 5 days a week to optimize blood lipids (lowers "bad" LDL and raises "good" HDL cholesterol), lower blood pressure, and strengthen the heart muscle. ...