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Antibodies against oxidized low-density lipoproteins in systemic sclerosis by Jan

By A. L. Herrick and ColleagueObjective. To investigate whether circulating concentrations of antibodies against oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are increased in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods. Oxidation of LDL and anti-oxidized LDL antibodies were measured in 26 patients with limited cutaneous SS ... Read on »

Increased susceptibility to oxidation of low-density lipoproteins isolated from patients with... by Jan

By K. Richard Bruckdorfer and ColleagueObjective. To examine the resistance to oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) from patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and primary Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) compared with healthy controls. Methods. Plasma LDL were isolated from patients with dif ... Read on »

Ascorbic acid protects lipids in human plasma and low-density-lipoprotein against oxidative damage by Jan

... these substances, ascorbic acid protected blood proteins and lipids, including low-density-lipoprotein (a lipid that carries cholesterol in the blood), from oxidative damage. However, when ascorbic acid was removed from the blood, the blood proteins and lipids were oxidized. When ascorbic acid was again added to the blood, oxidation stopped. These ... Read on »

Study Shows How Low Vitamin D Ma ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Study Shows How Low Vitamin D May Influence Heart RiskIn patients with diabetes, vitamin D associated with decreased formation of foam cells30 aug 2009-- In people with diabetes, vit ... Read on »

How Effective Is Crestor In Preventing Heart Disease? by Ng Peng Hock Patient Expert

... rol, it is possible to help prevent heart disease and hardening of arteries. These two conditions can develop heart attack, stroke, as well as vascular disease. Nevertheless, how effective is this medicine? Presented during November 2008 at an annual meeting of the American Heart Association in New Orleans and published online by the New England J ... Read on »

Grapes: Powerful Antioxidants that Reduce the Risk of Atherosclerosis by Hook Up With Health .. Patient Expert

... to the heart or the brain, resulting in a heart attack or stroke, respectively. Blood cholesterol is carried throughout the body by two lipoproteins.Low density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as the “bad” cholesterol, deposits cholesterol in arterial walls when it is present in excess. High density lipoprotein (HDL), or the “good” cholesterol, remo ... Read on »

Information about cholesterol - HDL and LDL by franklinb ... ted with elevated cholesterol. They tell you that drugs can effectively help you lower your LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels, while improving your HDL, or “good” cholesterol. However, what the advertisers fail to tell you is that most doctors recommend that all nonpharmacologic options be exhausted before you even begin thinking about taking prescr ... Read on »

Almond is good for your heart, reduce diabetes risks and help maintain a good weight by Peter C. Complimentary & Alternative Medicine

... ind as found in olive oil), a good source of protein and fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorous and iron and an an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium. Studies have shown that almonds help lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol, and contribute to the prevention of diabetes and heart disease. Researchers are discovering that ... Read on »

ACC: Polypill May Reduce Cardiov ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

ACC: Polypill May Reduce Cardiovascular RiskCombo treatment with anti-hypertensive drugs, a statin and aspirin suggests favorable results 01 april 2009-- A polypill -- a combination of three bl ... Read on »

Do You Know Your LDL Number? by HealthyHearts .. ... between 100 and 130 for the bad cholesterol, the LDL. And if you have just a few risk factors, perhaps 130 to 160 is reasonable. But more and more, the research studies are showing that lower is better. Read on »