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Beef In An Optimal Lean Diet Study Effects On L 2012 The American Journal O
A study found that heart-healthy diets containing lean beef can lower cholesterol just as effectively as traditional heart-healthy diets without beef.
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Beta Hydroxybutyrate, Friend Or Foe For Stressed Hearts
Beta-hydroxybutyrate, a molecule produced during ketosis, may help protect stressed hearts by providing alternative fuel and reducing inflammation, though more research is needed.
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Biomedical Consequences Of Elevated Cholesterol Containing Lipoproteins And Apolipoproteins
This research examined how elevated cholesterol and related blood fats affect health outcomes beyond just heart disease.
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Blood Ketone Bodies In Congestive Heart Failure
Researchers found that people with congestive heart failure have elevated levels of ketone bodies in their blood, which may be related to their body breaking down fat stores for energy.
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Blood Pressure Interactions With The DASH Dietary Patter 2022 The American J
Researchers studied how the DASH diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy) affects blood pressure through changes in sodium and potassium levels in the body.
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Budoff Et Al 2024 Carbohydrate Restriction Induced Elevations In Ldl Cholesterol And Atherosclerosis
A study found that people following ketogenic diets who developed very high cholesterol levels did not have more heart artery plaque than those with normal cholesterol.
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Caffeine Prevents Protection In Two Human Mo 2006 Journal Of The American Co
Drinking 2-4 cups of coffee can block the heart's natural ability to protect itself from damage during blood flow interruptions.
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Calcium Score And Risk
Calcium buildup in heart arteries predicts heart disease risk better than cholesterol levels alone, suggesting heart scans may help doctors decide who needs statin medications.
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Carb Restriction And LDL Elevation
A study found that people on ketogenic diets who developed very high cholesterol did not have more heart artery plaque than those with normal cholesterol levels.
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Carbohydrate Intake And HDL In A Multiet 2007 The American Journal Of Clinic
Higher carbohydrate intake, especially from sugary drinks and snacks, was linked to lower "good" HDL cholesterol and higher triglycerides across different ethnic groups.
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Carbohydrate Intake And Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis Of Prospective Studies
This large research review found that eating very high amounts of carbohydrates (over 60% of daily calories) may increase heart disease risk, especially in Asian populations.
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Carbohydrate Restriction Induced Elevations In Ldl Cholesterol And Atherosclerosis
A study found that people following ketogenic diets who developed very high LDL cholesterol levels did not have more heart artery plaque than those with normal cholesterol.
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Cardiac Energy Metabolism In Heart Failure
Heart failure involves complex changes in how the heart produces energy, creating an energy deficit that makes the heart work less efficiently.
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Cardiomyocyte Specific Deficiency Of Ketone Body Metabolism Promotes Accelerated Pathological Remodeling
Research shows that the heart's ability to use ketones (molecules produced during fasting or low-carb diets) helps protect against heart damage and failure.
- Heart Health
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Body Composition And A 1999 The American Journal
Being physically fit appears more important for longevity than being lean, as unfit lean men had twice the death risk of fit lean men.
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Cardiovascular And Other Health Benefits Of Sauna
Regular sauna use may provide significant heart health benefits and reduce the risk of various diseases, according to a comprehensive review of scientific evidence.
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Cardiovascular Disease In The Masai
Researchers studied the Masai people of Africa, who consume large amounts of animal fat and meat, to test whether high saturated fat intake causes heart disease.
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Cardiovascular Effects Of Treatment With The Ketone Body 3 Hydroxybutyrate In Chronic Heart Failure Patients
Researchers found that infusing 3-hydroxybutyrate (a ketone body) directly improved heart function in patients with heart failure, suggesting ketones may be a promising new treatment approach.
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Carson Et Al Dietary Cholesterol And Cardiovascular Risk A Science Advisory From The American Heart Association
The American Heart Association found that focusing on overall healthy eating patterns is more important for heart health than worrying about specific cholesterol amounts in food.
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CD36, A Scavenger Receptor Implicated In Atherosclerosis
CD36 is a protein on immune cells that helps drive atherosclerosis (artery hardening) by allowing these cells to absorb damaged cholesterol and become trapped in artery walls.
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Cellular Cholesterol Delivery
This research explains how cells obtain and use cholesterol to make essential steroid hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and stress hormones that regulate metabolism and health.
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Chemical Pathology Of Homocysteine. I. Atherogenesis
Research shows that elevated homocysteine levels in the blood are an independent risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other vascular problems.
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Chemical Pathology Of Homocysteine. V. Thioretinamide, Thioretinaco, And Cystathionine Synthase Function In Degenerative Diseases
This research explores how elevated homocysteine levels contribute to heart disease and cancer by disrupting normal cellular energy production and protein function.
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Chocolate Intake And Heart Disease And Stroke In T 2018 The American Journal
A large study of postmenopausal women found that chocolate consumption was not linked to reduced heart disease or stroke risk, contrary to some previous research.
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Cholesterol And Glucose Metabolism And Recurrent C 2006 Journal Of The Ameri
A study of elderly heart patients found that those with lower cholesterol absorption had better survival and fewer heart problems, even when they had diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
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Cholesterol Metabolism In The Central Nervous System During Early Development And In The Mature Animal
The brain produces its own cholesterol and contains nearly a quarter of the body's total cholesterol, despite being only 2% of body weight.
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Comparison Of The DASH (Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension) Diet And A Higher Fat DASH Diet On Blood Pressure And Lipids And Lipoproteins A Randomized Controlled Trial
Researchers found that a higher-fat version of the DASH diet (using full-fat instead of low-fat dairy) lowered blood pressure just as well as the standard DASH diet while also improving triglyceride levels.
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Comparison Of Waist Circumference, Body Mass Index, Percent Body Fat And Other Measure Of Adiposity In Identifying Cardiovascular Disease Risks Among Thai Adults
Researchers compared different body measurements and found that BMI, waist circumference, and body fat percentage are all similarly effective at identifying heart disease risk.
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Compartmental Neck Fat Accumulation And Its Relati 2014 The American Journal
Researchers found that fat accumulation in different areas of the neck is linked to heart disease risk and metabolic syndrome, especially in women.
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Comprehensive Management Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes A Scientific Statement From The American Heart Association
New research shows that comprehensive management of heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes—including newer medications, blood pressure control, and lifestyle changes—significantly reduces heart attacks, strokes, and death.
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Consumption Of Ultra Processed Foods And Associated Sociodemographic Factors In The USA Between 2007 And 2012 Evidence From A Nationally Representative Cross Sectional Study
Nearly 60% of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods, with consumption varying by age, income, education, and race.
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Controversial Role Of Plant Sterol Esters In The Management Of Hypercholesterolaemia
Plant sterol supplements, widely marketed to lower cholesterol, have shown benefits but face growing safety concerns from recent medical guidelines.
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Corn Oil In Treatment Of Ischaemic Heart Disease
This 1965 study investigated whether consuming corn oil or olive oil could benefit patients with established heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels.
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CORNEAL ANGIOGENIC PRIVILEGE ANGIOGENIC AND ANTIANGIOGENIC FACTORS IN CORNEAL AVASCULARITY, VASCULOGENESIS, AND WOUND HEALING (AN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY THESIS)
Researchers studied how the cornea (clear front part of the eye) stays blood vessel-free and what happens when new blood vessels inappropriately grow there during healing.
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CV Dz And Added Sugars
This American Heart Association study found that added sugars significantly increase heart disease risk factors in children, even at levels much lower than what most kids currently consume.
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Dangers Of Rosuvastatin Identified Before And After FDA Approval
This 2004 study raised safety concerns about rosuvastatin (Crestor), finding higher rates of serious muscle damage and kidney problems compared to other cholesterol-lowering statin medications.
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Diet Quality At Age 5–6 And Cardiovascular Outcome
Children who ate healthier diets at ages 5-6 had better heart health measurements six years later, including lower weight, smaller waist size, and better blood pressure.
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Dietary Lifestyle And Clinical Predictors Of Lipoprot 2010 The American Jo
Researchers found that not smoking, maintaining healthy weight, eating more protein, and moderate alcohol consumption help lower levels of Lp-PLA2, an inflammatory marker linked to heart disease.
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Dietary And Urinary Metabonomic Factors Possibly Accounting For Higher Blood Pressure Of Black Compared With White Americans Results Of International Collaborative Study On Macro Micronutrients And Blood Pressure
This study found that dietary differences - including lower vegetable and fruit intake and higher processed meat consumption - help explain why Black Americans tend to have higher blood pressure than white Americans.
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Dietary Cholesterol And Cardiovascular Risk A Science Advisory From The American Heart Association
The American Heart Association found that dietary cholesterol from foods has less impact on heart disease risk than previously thought, with healthy eating patterns being more important than specific cholesterol limits.
- Heart Health
Dietary Cholesterol And Cardiovascular Risk A Science Advisory From The American Heart Association
New American Heart Association guidelines suggest focusing on overall healthy eating patterns rather than strictly limiting dietary cholesterol for heart health.
- Heart Health
Dietary Fat And Cardiovascular Disease Ebb And Flow Ove 2019 Advances In Nu
Research shows that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats reduces heart disease risk, but replacing them with carbohydrates doesn't provide the same benefit.
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Dietary Fiber Does Not Displace Energy But Is Associa 2010 The American Jour
A study of 543 children found that eating more fiber lowered cholesterol levels without affecting growth or reducing overall calorie intake.
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Dietary Flaxseed Independently Lowers Circulating Cholesterol A 2015 The Jou
A study found that eating 30 grams of ground flaxseed daily lowered "bad" LDL cholesterol by 15% and provided additional benefits even when combined with cholesterol medications.
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Dietary Lipid Modification For Mild And Severe Dyslipidaemias
This research review examines how different types of dietary fats affect cholesterol levels in people with both mild and severe cholesterol problems.
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Dietary Meat, Trimethylamine N Oxide Related Metabolites, And Incident Cardiovascular Disease Among Older Adults The Cardiovascular Health Study
A large study of older adults found that eating more red meat and total meat increases heart disease risk, partly through gut bacteria producing harmful compounds.
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Dietary Oxalate Calcium Balance And The Incidence Of Hypertension And Chronic Kidney Disease A Prospective Study Among An Asian Population
A large study found that eating too many oxalate-rich foods while consuming too little calcium may increase your risk of developing high blood pressure and kidney disease.
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Dietary Oxalate To Calcium Ratio And Incident Cardiovascular Events A 10 Year Follow Up Among An Asian Population
A 10-year study found that eating foods high in oxalates (like spinach and nuts) may increase heart disease risk, especially when calcium intake is low.
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