Tag Archives: HDL cholesterol
Low Cholesterol Reducing Cancer Risk
Although previous studies suggested that reducing cholesterollevels may increase cancer risk, two studies point to the contrary in cases of prostate cancer. Two studies published in the latest issue of Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention demolish the belief that lowering total cholesterol levels may favor the development of cancer. Moreover, both works point to the contrary, [...]
Sugars Catering Raise Triglycerides
Consuming large amounts of sugars in ready meals is associated with low levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides, both important cardiovascular risk factors. Although that seems logical, no scientific studies had examined the association between consumption of added sugars and lipid figures, like cholesterol HDL, LDL and triglycerides. This is recognized by [...]