How Do I Lower High Triglycerides?
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Hello and I would like to know how to treat myself since I have high triglycerides and have had a cpr test done. I sent the results to my cardiologist and he replied he had done all he could and recommended I see a doctor that specializes in inflammation.
I have tried statin drugs but [...]
JUPITER Study Findings Hardly Exciting
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When data from the JUPITER study was released at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions, a bang of excitement was heard round the world.
Read More...Concern My Cholesterol Is Above 300 And Triglycerides 600 Plus.
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Dear Dr. Lundell,
My cholesterol has been high for the last twenty years above 300, tryglicerides 600 plus, shall I be concerned even though is a familial problem? Thank You
Manuelina
Dear Manuelina,
I’m not very concerned about the cholesterol but the triglycerides are a significant problem and increase your risk of heart disease. Triglycerides can be [...]
Read More...Will Lowering Inflammation Help With Arthritis?
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Dear Dr. Lundell:
I have decided to order your book but I would be oblged if you could answer a question for me. I do believe that inflammation is the cause of many ailments, I suffer from athritis, and I wonder if your advise would benefit me in that respect. Thank you,
David W. Thorpe.
Dear David:
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Statins, Omega-3 and Inflammation
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Hi Dr. Lundell,
I just bought your book and am excited to read it. My cholesterol readings arenormal, my C-Reactive Protein is .079. My doctor wants to put me on statins for preventative reasons. What do you think of that? I don’t want to take them.
I’ve read that [...]
How Long Do I Have To Take Statin Medications?
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Dear Dr. Lundell:
For years, I have taken the following: Lipitor, Plavix, Altace, Carvedilol and Zetia. Do I have to continue them for the rest of my life? It has destroyed my sex life and my marriage. I live in Miami. Can I have an appointment with you?
Thanks,
George
Dear George:
I really cannot interfere with your Doctor, [...]
Read More...Mediterranean Diet Low In Omega-6
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Bottomline:A must-read paper, by the scientists that made “Mediterranean Diet” a household name, because of striking health benefits from their Lyon Diet Heart Study; describes the key components and common mis-characterizations of the Mediterranean diet paradigm.
Read More...Functional Foods Fact Sheet: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Interest in omega-3 fatty acids can be traced to observational studies of Greenland Inuits conducted in the late 1970s. The low occurrence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in this Eskimo population was attributed to their traditional diet of marine animals and fish.
Read More...Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
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The interactions between immune and inflammatory cells are mediated in large part by proteins, termed interleukins (IL), that are able to promote cell growth, differentiation and functional activation. TNF-{alpha} and IL-1 and IL-6 are the most important cytokines produced by monocytes and macrophages.
Read More...Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Prostaglandin Metabolism
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Omega-6 fatty acids account for the majority of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the food supply. They are the predominant PUFA in all diets, especially Western diets.
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