Not only does the total cholesterol number need to be normal but HDL and LDL numbers need to be in the appropriate range. Normal total cholesterol associated with a high LDL may still increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Triglyceride levels also need to be controlled. Total ...
The causal relation between elevated levels of LDL-C and cardiovascular disease has been largely established by experimental and clinical studies. Thus, the reduction of LDL-C levels is a major target for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. In the
Before the intervention (i.e., at screening), no difference between men and women was found for age (mean (SD): men 42.5 (7.3) years; women 41.1 (7.4) years,pfor sex difference = 0.45) and BMI (mean (SD): men 28.8 (3.1) kg/m2; women 29.2 (5.6) kg/m2,pfor sex difference ...
by reducing insulin resistance and yet maintaining normal blood glucose levels. These observations have been explained by mechanistic studies reporting the role of strawberry polyphenols and dietary polyphenols for improving insulin signaling and inflammation in animal models of insulin resistance and diabetes...