Posts about Cholesterol

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Beyond Statins: How Berberine Offers a Distinct Pathway to Lower Cholesterol

While statins are the most commonly prescribed medication for managing high cholesterol, they are by no means the only effective option. For individuals seeking alternative[…]

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Unscrambling the Science: Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Egg Yolk

For decades, eggs were unfairly demonized in the health and wellness space, primarily due to their cholesterol content. The prevailing belief was that eating cholesterol-rich[…]

Neon infographic illustrating ApoB as the total count of five atherogenic particle types, contrasted with LDL-C which measures cholesterol in LDL only.

The Passenger vs. The Boat: Why ApoB Is the Superior Heart Health Metric

Imagine your bloodstream is a river and cholesterol is the cargo being transported. In this analogy, LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) represents the passengers, while Apolipoprotein B[…]