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This may be one of the reasons blood vessels get damaged.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
Heart disease
Increased triglyceride levels in the blood has for a long time been recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Why, though, has not been understood very well. This research may shed some light on the mechanism. High triglyceride levels trigger foam cell formation which recruit monocytes, a type of...
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What can an avocado a day do for you?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
Fat HDL Level Heart disease
A fresh avocado cut in halfAvocados contain a lot of fat, including a certain type of fat called monounsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial. How beneficial are they?The reviewed research compared a low fat diet (24% fat) with two moderate fat diets (34% fat) (Wang L, et al. 2015). The...
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