High-Fiber Diet Benefits: Lower LDL Cholesterol & Improve Gut Health

High-Fiber Diet Benefits: Lower LDL Cholesterol & Improve Gut Health

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
A study found that a diet high in fiber from vegetables, fruits, and nuts can lower LDL cholesterol by 33% and improve gut health. Learn more about these findings and the potential benefits of incorporating more fiber into your diet.
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This Is an Easy Way to Reduce LDL and Cardiovascular Risk

This Is an Easy Way to Reduce LDL and Cardiovascular Risk

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Eating one serving of pulses (beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas) daily can significantly lower LDL cholesterol and improve heart health, according to a review of 26 clinical studies.
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This Predicts the Risk of Heart Attacks Better Than LDL

This Predicts the Risk of Heart Attacks Better Than LDL

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Did you know that managing LDL cholesterol might not be the most effective way to predict heart attack risk? Recent studies point to a game-changer in heart health: LDL and VLDL particles, specifically apoB particles, may predict heart attack risks more accurately than traditional cholesterol tests.
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Can cholesterol and oxidized LDL affect your joint cartilage?

Can cholesterol and oxidized LDL affect your joint cartilage?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Oxidized LDL (low density lipoprotein) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. How can a cardiovascular risk factor affect joint cartilage? The following study included 203 patients and 194 controls (Erturk C, et al., 21017). Plasma concentrations of oxidized LDL and oxidative stress markers were measured.    ...
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What can one avocado a day do for you?

What can one avocado a day do for you?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  It is well established that oxidized LDL cholesterol (oxidized low density lipoprotein) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This research was a randomized, crossover, controlled feeding trial (Wang L, et al., 2020). The participants were 45 men and women, aged 21-70 years. They were overweight or obese and...
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