Ldl Cholesterol Levels

Meta-analysis supports cholesterol-lowering activity of konjac glucomannan

31-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A daily 3 gram dose of konjac glucomannan may reduce LDL cholesterol levels by an impressive 10%, according to data pooled from 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

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Omega-3 may reduce cholesterol regulator, but do they affect LDL levels?

16-Jul-2015

Omega-3 supplements may significantly reduce levels of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), a protein linked to LDL cholesterol production, says a new study.

Soy-based S-equol supplement shows heart health benefits for obese

08-Feb-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

A newly developed fermented soy germ-based nutritional supplement delivering S-equol may boost heart health by reducing LDL cholesterol in overweight & obese people, says a new study.

Study supports CholestOff’s cholesterol lowering activity

27-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Plant sterols in supplement form, and not formulated into margarine or other food products, may cut cholesterol levels by as much as 5%, says a new study.

Vitamin E tocotrienols may reduce cholesterol: RCT data

09-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a mixture of tocotrienols – forms of vitamin E – may reduce cholesterol levels by about 15 percent in people with raised cholesterol, says a new study from Malaysia.

CoQ10 may benefit cholesterol via gene expression: Study

02-Mar-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The potential benefits of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on LDL cholesterol levels may be linked to changes in the expression of specific genes, suggests a new study from Germany.