Tag: cholesterol
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids, an Excellent Supplement for Mood Disorders
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) play a critical role in brain function, neuroplasticity, and emotional regulation. Deficiency or imbalance in the omega-6/omega-3 ratio has been associated with an increased risk of mood disorders, such as major depression and bipolar disorder. A review of epidemiological studies published on January 3, 2026,…
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Tips on Nutrients Affected in Perimenopausal Women and Leading to Menopausal Symptoms
Perimenopause is the natural transition period towards menopause, where the ovaries begin to reduce the production of hormones (mainly estrogen), causing changes in the menstrual cycle (less frequent or irregular periods) and symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, fatigue, vaginal and bladder problems, changes in sexual function, decreased fertility, possible changes in cholesterol levels,…
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Very Low Energy Ketogenic Therapy (VLEKT) – Is it worth it? NOT worth it
Very Low Energy Ketogenic Therapy (VLEKT) is a nutritional approach used primarily for weight loss and management of obesity-related comorbidities. The characteristics of this diet (VLEKT) are a daily caloric intake of less than 800 calories. In these calories, the carbohydrate content should be less than 50 g, there should be a fat percentage of…
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Olive Oil as a Natural Laxative
Olive oil is one of the healthiest sources of fat in the Mediterranean diet. Especially extra virgin olive oil has been shown to offer benefits to the cardiovascular system, helps control cholesterol and has a mild laxative effect which is mainly based on its high content in monounsaturated fatty acids and its lubricating property, functioning…
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Saturated Fat Intake Raises LDL Cholesterol Much More Than Egg Intake
New research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 122, Issue1, July 2025, Pages 83-91 presents the result that eggs may not contribute to high LDL cholesterol levels as was believed for decades. The amount of saturated fat in the diet is much worse for health than eating eggs. To date, no study…
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Egg White, Excellent High-Quality Protein
Eggs have nutrients that help improve cognitive function and body composition. If we consume only the egg white, the nutritional value of the egg will change significantly as the lipids and most of the vitamins and minerals are found in the egg yolk. The egg white has about 10% protein, meaning in a large 50-gram…
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The Truth About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is an Essential Component Cholesterol is essential for the body because it is a key component of the complex lipoprotein molecules that form cell membranes, a precursor to steroid hormones, vitamin D and bile acids, which aid in the digestion process and absorb dietary fat. Cholesterol and Lipoproteins Cholesterol is found bound to complex…
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Coenzyme Q10 supplement and Statins
Statins Statins are drugs used in hyperlipidemia to reduce blood cholesterol levels. Statins block the action of a liver chemical that is necessary for the production of cholesterol, resulting in reduced blood cholesterol levels reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and thrombosis. Taking statins has side effects such as muscle pain, muscle fatigue, muscle…
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Avocado
Avocado is a fruit with high nutritional value and several health benefits. 100 grams of avocado have 8.5 grams of carbohydrates (7 grams of fiber and only 0.5 grams of sugars, 2 grams of protein and almost 15 grams of fat (about 10 monounsaturated, 2.5 saturated and 2 polyunsaturated), it is a fruit with a…
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