Tag: LDL
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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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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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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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Drugs that cause Metabolic Disorders, Weight Gain and Body Fat Distribution
Slowing down metabolism, weight gain and body fat redistribution are side effects of many drugs on the market. These side effects increase the risk of developing additional diseases such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cancer. The following is a brief overview of the drug categories, their effect on…
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