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Effects of Vegetarian Diets on Blood Lipids: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Strict adherence to a vegetarian dietary pattern may be beneficial in reducing the concentrations of cholesterol floating in the blood. This research work was carried out to determine the effect of regular intake of vegetarian diets on plasma lipid...
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Whole-grain and blood lipid changes in apparently healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
Adequate intake of whole grains may help individuals to improve their lipid profile and maintain a healthy cholesterol number. This study investigated the association between frequent consumption of whole grains and serum concentrations of lipids in...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/measurable-results/lipids/whole-grain-and-blood-lipid-changes-in-apparently-healthy-adults-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-randomized-controlled-studies -
The Metabolic Effects of Oats Intake in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Strict adherence to a high oats diet may help to maintain healthy blood levels of glucose and lipids in patient with type 2 diabetes. This study examined the effects of oats consumption on the metabolic profile of type 2 diabetic patients. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/the-metabolic-effects-of-oats-intake-in-patients-with-type-2-diabetes-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Are You Suffering From "Food Poisoning?"
Food Poisoning? When we hear the scary words "food poisoning," we usually think of a sudden illness caused by eating a "bad" microorganism in a single contaminated food. Dr. John McDougall shows that common chronic illnesses are also caused by eating...
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Red Meat Increases Stroke Risk
Some people cherish the taste of a delicious red meat based meal so much that they feel they just can't survive without it. For others... not so much. Those people who belong to the first group should be interested in the findings of a recent study that...
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RE: Fibroid Shrinkage on a no oil WFPB Diet
The higher the fat content of the food, the more estrogen that food can induce our cells to generate directly. Indirectly, high fat foods stimulate body cells to produce cholesterol, which can easily be converted to estrogen becuase they are so similar,...
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Milk May Raise Mortality Risk
An increase in mortality risk is associated with frequent consumption of milk, according to a 2014 study published in the British Medical Journal . A team of Swedish researchers analyzed the diets of more than 100,000 men and women recruited from 3...
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High-Fiber Diets May Reduce Duodenal Ulcer Risk
Generous consumption of fiber-rich foods brings many health benefits, including maintenance of healthy weight, blood sugar levels, cholesterol numbers, and bowel movement function. Now a study published in the Canadian Family Physician Journal has added...
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Eating Beans Lowers Cholesterol
Beans are nutritional powerhouses. Not only do they offer protection against all forms of cancer and facilitate in weight loss, they also lower and help maintain healthy blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Beans are high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids,...
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Buckwheat and CVD Risk Markers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Consuming generous portions of buckwheat regularly may help to improve the cardiovascular disease risk profile of an individual. This research work studied the effect high dietary ingestion of buckwheat has on biomarkers of cardiovascular disease....
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Effect of dietary cholesterol intake on the risk of esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis
Preference for foods packed with cholesterol may foster the development of esophageal cancer. This study investigated the link between high dietary exposure to cholesterol and the tendency to develop esophageal cancer. Researchers compiled data...
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Statin use increased new-onset diabetes in hypercholesterolemic individuals: Data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Health Screening Cohort database (NHIS-HEALS).
Regular usage of statin medications may facilitate the onset of diabetes in individuals with elevated levels of cholesterol. This research work studied the connection between the intake of statin medications and the incidence of diabetes in...
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Low-Carb Diets Impair Blood Flow
Low-carb, high-protein diets such as the Paleo or Zone diet, have become very popular, especially among many fitness-minded groups such as CrossFit. To their credit, low-carb diets such as the Paleo diet eschews dairy, refined foods, and added...
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Statins Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Is your cholesterol on the high side ? Then, there is a great chance that your physician will want to place you on statins. “ Statins ”, known scientifically as HMG CoA inhibitors, are a class of drugs that reduce the concentration of cholesterol in...
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Kelsey Loses 30 lbs and Reduces Cholesterol
After stepping on the scale in February 2012, I was shocked to see the number which proved that I had gained 30 lbs. since graduating high school seven years ago. I was appalled by this and knew I shouldn't really have been surprised. After years of...
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Statins May Increase Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Statin drugs are supposed to control your cholesterol levels . Manufacturers claim that statins reduce your risk of having stroke and heart attack, although actually that is questionable. Preventing myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular attack is...
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The effect of high-protein diets on coronary blood flow.
High-protein diets may reduce coronary blood flow and accelerate coronary artery disease progression. This study examined the effect of high-protein diets on coronary artery disease and coronary blood flow. 26 patients undergoing treatment for coronary...
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Why Eating Legumes May Help Your Heart
Whenever possible, eat a daily serving of legumes, which are an essential component of every heart-healthy diet . (Beans! Beans! Good for your heart!) The legume family of split peas, beans, lentils, and dal is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and...
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Phytic Acid in Grains? No Problem!
One of the concerns we hear about eating grains and legumes from the low-carb, high-protein advocates is that grains/nuts/legumes contain a compound called "Inositol hexaphosphate (IP-6)" or better known as the anti-nutrient phytic acid or phytate....
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Using Flax & Chia Seeds to Fight Breast Cancer
What are Lignans and Where are They Found? Lignans are anti-carcinogenic chemical compounds found only in plant foods. The plant foods which contain the highest level of lignans are also very high in fiber. Flax and chia seeds in particular contain the...
https://www.drcarney.com/blog/health-issues/using-flax-chia-seeds-to-fight-breast-cancer
