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What not to eat with high triglycerides: guide to foods to avoid

Triglycerides are the main type of fat circulating in the blood. Sometimes their levels can exceed an alert threshold; these are cases of hypertriglyceridemia, a technical term that hides a very simple concept: having high triglycerides.

Choose Ferrolip: take a quantum leap in iron supplementation!

Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent worldwide. How to deal with it? Dietary supplements are a simple and effective solution, but sometimes associated with unpleasant side effects. Thanks to a special technology-microencapsulation-Ferrolip® turns iron supplementation into a pleasant and effective experience. Find out what it is, what its benefits are, and how to boost them by combining iron with other active allies in your health!

Omega-3 and cardiovascular health: what is new knowledge?

The reputation of Omega 3s as allies of heart health has its roots in studies conducted now 50 years ago, when the reduced incidence of cardiovascular problems in the Inuit people who inhabited Greenland found its justification in a diet rich in these very fats.

High blood pressure when to worry? Causes and what to do right away

Having high blood pressure seriously endangers the health of the heart and blood vessels. Fortunately, many of the factors that can promote it are controllable. Let's find out when to be concerned and what to do right away to bring values back within acceptable levels.

How to lower high homocysteine

Homocysteine is an amino acid, but it is not one of the "classic" amino acids-the ones from which proteins are synthesized. Rather, it is a derivative of one of the latter, methionine.

High cholesterol and triglycerides: which supplements to assist diet therapy?

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the Italian population. Yet intercepting their risk factors is possible and, as a result, effective preventive strategies can be implemented that reduce the likelihood of finding oneself struggling with potentially fatal events such as heart attack and stroke.

Resveratrol reduces cardiovascular risk in smokers

Supplementation with resveratrol may exert benèficial effects on the cardiovascular system of smokers by limiting oxidative stress and inflammatory status.

Omega-3s reduce the risk of death in patients with coronary artery disease

Omega-3s may reduce the likelihood of death from heart disease and more. Daily intake of Omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), by patients with coronary artery disease, is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular events.

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Omega-3 index reveals heart health status

Regular consumption of omega-3-rich fatty fish (mackerel, salmon, herring etc.) is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, as shown by numerous studies over the past 30 years.

Coronary artery disease, how to find out who is at risk and a candidate for statin therapy

Coronary heart disease, a new method helps find out who is at risk and more suitable for statins

Certain conditions, such as high cholesterol, predispose to coronary artery disease. The absence of traditional risk factors, however, does not always rule out the risk of heart disease. e

High triglycerides: counteracting them with omega-3s is possible

Excess triglycerides in the blood represent a health hazard being one of the main cardiovascular risk factors, along with "bad" cholesterol, high blood pressure, bad lifestyle habits and particular diseases or genetic predispositions.

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Cod liver oil: properties, benefits and contraindications

It is not just a natural supplement: it is a true time capsule that encapsulates the wisdom and nutritional science of centuries and centuries. Cod liver oil is such a valuable and multifaceted product that it deserves more than an in-depth study: it needs a guide.

Heart health needs higher doses of omega-3s according to major study on the role of EPA and DHA

Heart health: higher doses of omega-3s are needed to reduce cardiovascular risk. Largest study on the role of EPA and DHA says so.

New research confirms the efficacy of omega-3s on the cardiovascular system and highlights the importance of high dosages, compared with those currently recommended, to achieve better effects on heart health.

High cholesterol is the enemy of heart health. Here's how to fight it

High cholesterol is a major cardiovascular risk factor; in fact, an excess of LDL or "bad" cholesterol can lead to occlusion of the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Cardiovascular prevention and omega-3

The synergy of specific components, including omega 3 and monacolin K, reduces blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and improves endothelial function for effective cardiovascular prevention.

Omega-3s curb cognitive decline that accompanies Alzheimer's disease

OmegaAD study reveals that supplementation with omega-3 from fish oil slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease in moderate forms.

Fish oil: a source of Omega-3 against metabolic syndrome

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help counteract metabolic syndrome, a worrisome combination of health-threatening factors associated with conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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