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The good cholesterol particles are more effective in transferring cholesterol to the liver so that it can be eliminated A study led by a team of researchers has now demonstrated that not all good cholesterol is healthy.The study led by the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) was published in the journal Metabolism, Clinical and Experimental. Although drugs that lower bad cholesterol reduces cardiovascular risk, those that raise good cholesterol have not proven effective in reducing the risk of heart disease. This paradox has called into question the relationship between good cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, and researchers are now studying the characteristics of good cholesterol particles.HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) or good cholesterol is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease as it transports cholesterol deposited in the arteries to the liver to be eliminated. This contrasts with the so-called bad cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol), which causes cholesterol to accumulate in the…

The study found that a low-fat vegan diet has better outcomes for weight, body composition, insulin sensitivity, and cholesterol levels, compared with a Mediterranean diet. Looking for a diet that is more beneficial for weight loss and keeps your cholesterol in control? Try a vegan diet! According to a new study, a vegan diet (Plant-Based Diet) is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet. The findings of the study were published in the ‘Journal of the American College of Nutrition’. The study found that a low-fat vegan diet has better outcomes for weight, body composition, insulin sensitivity, and cholesterol levels, compared with a Mediterranean diet. The study randomly assigned participants, who were overweight and had no history of diabetes, to a vegan diet or a Mediterranean diet in a 1:1 ratio. For 16 weeks, half of the participants started with a low-fat vegan diet that eliminated animal products and focused on fruits, vegetables,…

‘Baywatch’ star Pamela Anderson appeared on ‘Good Morning Britain’ on Monday where she insisted a plant-based diet can make anyone a better lover. According to Fox News, it all started after the actress tweeted the statement over the weekend. Fox News reported that the 53-year-old Pamela Anderson laughed during the virtual interaction with the hosts. She said, “Cholesterol hardens your arteries, but not much else. That’s what I hear. I’m vegan, I’m fairly confident in that statement. Absolutely I think. But I think I’ve always had a lot of fun in that department.” Pamela Anderson added she’s been on a plant-based diet for about 30 years.Host Piers Morgan then exclaimed, “I’m a meat-eater and I can assure you fun things happen to us, too!”“The jury’s out Pamela,” said the 55-year-old.“I did offer on Twitter to test this theory Pamela, but I notice you didn’t respond to my intrigue. Typical Piers!” Anderson responded. Social Media As…