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Green tea reported to lower “bad cholesterol”

Judging by coffee sales and Starbucks outlets in the LA area, Angelenos are not big tea drinkers, and even less are green tea drinkers. According...

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I have written before about the possible role of elevated homocysteine levels in causing vascular events. Folic acid and B vitamins do lower...

In early September, the results of the SATURN statin trial were released. Since that time, I have had several patients ask me which statin drug is...

NBC Nightly News recently featured a story about C-Reactive Protein as a “simple blood test that could save women's lives." As WebMD...

Who has ever heard of having cholesterol deposits in both eyes? Dear Lord, when does this end? Cholesterol can even show up in deposits on the...

Food fibers are that part of plant foods that are not digested when eaten. Some types of fiber may have a cholesterol-lowering effect which could...

I want to discuss whether it is necessary to not eat 8-12 hours before one has their blood drawn to check cholesterol levels or is it okay to draw...

Many patients have been asking me about getting a blood test called C-reactive protein. They have heard that reducing it lowers their chance of...