3-MCPD in Refined Cooking Oils
There is another reason to avoid palm oil and question the authenticity of extra-virgin olive oil. The most commonly used vegetable oil in the world […
Category: cholesterol
Ideal vs. Normal Cholesterol LevelsÂ
Having a “normal†cholesterol level in a society where it’s normal to die from a heart attack isn’t necessarily a good thing. “Consistent ev…
Lose Weight with Cumin and Saffron?Â
The spice cumin can work as well as orlistat, the “anal leakage†obesity drug. In my video Friday Favorites: Benefits of Black Cumin for Weight [â…
A Longer Life on Statins?Â
What are the pros and cons of relative risk, absolute risk, number needed to treat, and average postponement of death when taking cholesterol-lowering…
The Real Benefits of Statins and Their Side EffectsÂ
A Mayo Clinic visualization tool can help you decide if cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are right for you. “Physicians have a duty to inform their…
Are We Being Misled About the Benefits and Risks of Statins?Â
What is the dirty little secret of drugs for lifestyle diseases? Drug companies go out of their way—in direct-to-consumer ads, for example—to “p…
Should You Take Statins?Â
How can you calculate your own personal heart disease risk to help you determine if you should start on a cholesterol-lowering statin drug? The muscle…
Why I Don’t Recommend Moringa Leaf PowderÂ
“Clearly, in spite of the widely held ‘belief’ in the health beneï¬ts of M. oleifera [moringa], the interest of the international biomedical co…
Eating to Downregulate a Gene for Metastatic CancerÂ
Women with breast cancer should include the “liberal culinary use of cruciferous vegetables.†Both the Women’s Intervention Nutrition Study and …
Does Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Help with Weight Loss?Â
For three cents a day, black cumin may improve our cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar control, as well as accelerate…