Following a low cholesterol diet is associated with greater LDL reduction, study finds
Staying healthy is a major priority for people all over the U.S.
Staying healthy is a major priority for people all over the U.S. Many people choose to focus on their cardiovascular well-being, which can benefit when they buy Lipitor to decrease their risk of experiencing a heart attack or having high cholesterol. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that individuals who received counseling regarding maintaining a diet rich in cholesterol-lowering foods - such as nuts and soy protein - typically had greater reductions in LDL levels, compared to those who were advised to follow a low saturated fat diet.
Lead author David J.A. Jenkins and his colleagues from St Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto evaluated 351 participants from four academic centers in Canada. The study subjects received dietary advice for a period of six months on either the low saturated fat or the low cholesterol diet.
At the end of the study, researchers measured individuals' LDL levels and found that more significant improvements occurred among those in the low cholesterol diet group.
"In conclusion, this study indicated the potential value of using recognized cholesterol-lowering foods in combination. We believe this approach has clinical application," the scientists wrote in their paper. "Larger absolute reductions in LDL may be observed when the dietary portfolio is prescribed to patients with diets more reflective of the general population."
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