Tag Archives: Low-density lipoprotein

The great cholesterol myth; unfortunate consequences of Brown and Goldstein’s mistake


This post directs to an ‘Oxford Journals‘ article, author Dr Duncan Adams, Faculty of Medicine, University of Otago, discussing in detail the issue of the incorrect conclusion about blood cholesterol levels, even when fine-tuned down to the LDL component, being … Continue reading

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Cholesterol research: The possible reason for statins side effects


Sott.net posts this article by Science Codex. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and physicians continue to document that some patients experience fuzzy thinking and memory loss while taking statins, a class of global top-selling cholesterol-lowering drugs. A University of … Continue reading

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Diet or Drugs to Prevent Heart Disease


A Brilliant Post, IMHO. Thank you Dr Axel F. Sigurdsson MD, PhD, FACC. This ‘Doc’s Opinion’ article is linked here. Also read its connected comments for further insights. The risk of heart disease has been associated with countless different things. Smoking, … Continue reading

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Forget Cholesterol, Inflammation’s the Real Enemy


This topic is becoming increasingly exposed in the public arena, has been on the internet  for some years, and is now featured on CBN News, as presented here. I have a personal interest as have several of my friends, who … Continue reading

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Fat and Heart Disease – Exposing the Villain


Talking of fats and heart disease, which we certainly are this week, here is a very high level viewpoint from a highly qualified doctor,  Axel F Sigurdsson MD, PhD, FACC, who once again demonstrates his fair, unbiassed scientific approach to … Continue reading

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Health – Cardiovascular Disease- Statins, Friend or Foe? (Corrected 13 Jan 2013)


So much has been published about the use of statins for reducing cardiovascular mortality. So much evidence against statins because of known side-effects but perhaps statistically unknown incidences of these side-effects. Certainly there seems to be sufficient evidence to suggest … Continue reading

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Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit..


Time for a health topic. This article by Hesh Goldstein posted at ‘Natural News‘ is useful especially to those of us with cardiac issues. In fact there are many heath benefits claimed, definitely warrants a few minutes read and consideration. … Continue reading

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Eating Watermelon Could Keep You From Looking Like One


This subject is not new to ‘tgrule’ but such a simple and positive health food deserves more publicity. Elsewhere on this blog there are questions raised about cholesterol issues, but the benefits suggested here are regarding the end result, whatever … Continue reading

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An apple a day prevents arterial hardening to reduce heart disease risk


‘An Apple a Day keeps the Doctor Away’ is a very old saying. What is new here is additional specific information supporting the recommendation and which is very helpful in understanding what goes on, also the connection with improved cardiovascular … Continue reading

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Statins, Cancer & Cholesterol – Legitimate doubts about mainstream medications


This post reproduces an article by Dr. Mercola, titled “The Cancer-Causing Mistake 1 in 4 People Over 45 Make”. It looks at prostate cancer risks increased by statin drugs. More importantly, to me at least, is his exposè of the … Continue reading

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