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    High Choolesterol Levels

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    high cholesterol levels should be careful of what they eat. This is because the cholesterol in their blood may shoot up to uncontrollable levels, causing severe damage to the arteries, heart, and other vital organs. If your doctor tells you that you have to lower your blood cholesterol, what he really means is that you should cut out on certain foods, more particularly on the fatty ones. You have to start eating healthy and living right to prevent further damage to your heart. High cholesterol levels

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    Atenolol: A Case Study

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    medication is used for treating her high cholesterol. Atorvastatin calcium is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, therefore meaning it lower lipids (fats) in the body (MedlinePlus, 2018). Atorvastatin calcium works by lowering high cholesterol levels (MedlinePlus, 2018). Atorvastatin calcium Teaching PLAN 4 lowers these cholesterol levels by decreasing lipoprotein and

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    acids, cholesterol, bilirubin, metals and other metabolites. Accordingly, we distinguish cholesterol (stones with cholesterol), bilirubin (stones with bilirubin) and mixed. The most common risk factors that can lead to gallstones are: Weight. Excessive body weight may increase the risk of gallstones. Diet rich in cholesterol. When there is a high level of cholesterol in the bile juice, and a reduced amount of bile salts and lecithin,

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    Synergistic effect of feeding Aspergillus Awamori and Lactic acid bacteria on performance, egg traits, egg yolk cholesterol and fatty acid profile in laying hens (Running title: Fungi and Bacteria in laying hens diets) Ahmed A. Saleh1*, B. Gálik2, H. Arpášová3, M. Capcarová4, A. Kalafová4, M. Šimko2, M. Juráček2, M. Rolinec2, D. Bíro2 & A. M. Abudabos5 1 Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 333516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt 2 Animal Nutrition Department, Faculty

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    The Modern High Fat Diet

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    The modern high fat diet commonly referred to as a ketogenic diet can be achieved in a manner not unlike a normal carbohydrate diet. Where roasts and salmon and vegetables are not just a normal part of the diet but essential. Though it is dangerous to start a ketogenic diet without a little bit of research. This is due to many essential nutrients that we normally source through plants such as wheat, potatoes, rice, and corn, which are extremely high in carbohydrate. With these foods being too high

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    Lipitor Product Launch

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    made. People all over the world are suffering from bad eating habits that result in high cholesterol levels. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world, and Lipitor-X will help people fight against the agent that causes heart disease. Additionally, Lipitor-X has a very strong name in the drug market because it has been proven very effective in the efforts to reduce cholesterol levels in the countries where the product is available. Furthermore, Lipitor, a brand similar to

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    having cholesterol in your body is a bad thing, but your body actually needs normal levels of cholesterol to keep you healthy. Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is found in every cell of your body. Cholesterol is especially abundant in your cell membranes (sheet-like structures that separate the inside of your cells from the outside environment) where it helps maintain the integrity of the membranes and allows your cells to communicate with each other. Your body also uses cholesterol to make

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    Essay On Hyperlipidemia

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    Hyperlipidemia affects nearly 30% of Americans (CDC, 2012). Hyperlipidemia may be better known as high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty wax-like substance that is naturally produced in the body (NLM, 2013). People with high cholesterol may never even know they have the condition. But when they become aware, they have to make immediate changes in relation to adhering to specific diets, exercising regularly, and undergoing prescribed treatment or alternative therapies. Incorporating more fruits

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    feeling much better. Jessica: Mr. Brown I am now going to tell you your results as well as explain them so you can better understand what you’re up against. And that way, we can all come together and figure out the best plan of action to get your cholesterol under control. Mr Brown: Okay. As long as I don’t have to get up off of my couch and miss my sports. I’ll think about it. Jessica: Well Mr. Brown I’ll let you be the judge. Here are your results. Jessica: Your Triglycerides results are slightly

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    health problems, such as heart disease”. (Mayo Clinic, 2015). Obesity is associated with high blood cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, high blood pressure and diabetes. Losing just 10 percent of your body weight can lower this risk. Analyzing Mr. Edward blood pressure (140/85) during his last visit to the doctor, plus the constipation and the GERD, and also the level of his cholesterol, it show that he has all the condition to develop myocardial

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