How to increase your HDL cholesterol levels. Very important: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the so-called good cholesterol. There is good evidence that: HDL carries oxidized cholesterol that damage vessels from the vessels to the liver to be excreted. High HDL levels are linked to reduced heart disease. HDL is not only an antioxidant but prevent... Continue Reading →
What does flaxseed has to do with cancer? When plant lignans are metabolised by intestinal bacteria they form enterolactone. Lignans are one of the major classes of phytoestrogens that are estrogen-like chemicals and also act as antioxidants. Source of Lignin Amount per 100 g Flaxseed 300,000 µg (0.3 g) Sesame seed 29,000 µg (29 mg) Broccoli Cauliflower Cabbage... Continue Reading →
Evacetrapib is a drug under development by Eli Lilly that inhibits cholesterolester transfer protein. In a phase 2 trial it was seen as a wonder drug with the following effects: Decrease LDL levels by 35%. Increase HDL levels by 130%. In a randomised control study by A. Michael Lincoff et all, the ACCELERATE trial, 12,092... Continue Reading →
In an article by Michael Ku et al, a 4 month case study is presented with therapeutic fasting as a potential effective treatment for type 2 diabetes. Published in the Journal of insulin resistance 15 December 2017. Abstract from article: Lifestyle therapy is an integral part of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management, but there remains... Continue Reading →
Published 9 October 2018: BMJ Case Reports: S. Furmili et al. Summary of article: This case series documents three patients referred to the Intensive Dietary Management clinic in Toronto, Canada, for insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes. It demonstrates the effectiveness of therapeutic fasting to reverse their insulin resistance, resulting in cessation of insulin therapy while maintaining... Continue Reading →
