How much cholesterol should you have per day?

Dietary cholesterol is the cholesterol a person gets from the foods they eat. These include most animal products

Very low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol may raise stroke risk

New research in a large sample of participants finds that too little low-density lipoprotein cholesterol correlates with a higher risk of bleeding stroke.

Natural ways to lower cholesterol

High cholesterol levels can increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Natural ways to lower cholesterol include replacing trans fats and saturated fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, eating more soluble fiber, and exercising regularly. Learn more here.

Can cottonseed oil help lower your ‘bad’ cholesterol?

A recent study takes a look at how adding cottonseed oil to a high-fat diet impacts a person’s levels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, among other factors.

Should you fast before a cholesterol test?

Fasting before taking a cholesterol test used to be standard practice. Now, some doctors recommend that people do not fast before taking the test. Here, learn more about when people should fast before a cholesterol test, how long to fast for, and what the test results mean.

Seed oils are better for cholesterol than olive oil

A network meta-analysis of 55 studies suggests that safflower, rape, sunflower, and other seed oils are the best vegetable oils for improving cholesterol.

How does cheese affect cholesterol levels?

Most types of cheese are high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Studies provide conflicting information about the relationship between cheese and blood cholesterol levels

How are liver function and cholesterol production linked?

The liver has many roles, one being to make cholesterol while another is to remove excess amounts.

Is butter good or bad for cholesterol?

Many people believe that butter is bad for their cholesterol levels because it is high in cholesterol. However, some research suggests that dietary cholesterol does not directly cause high blood cholesterol. It is still best to limit butter in the diet as it contains lots of saturated fat

What is the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol?

The body needs cholesterol, but too much bad cholesterol can be harmful and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In this article, learn about the difference between HDL and LDL — “good” and “bad” — cholesterol, as well as how they are measured.

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