Omega-3s and Phytosterols: A Promising Pair for Heart Disease Protection

Omega-3s and Phytosterols: A Promising Pair for Heart Disease Protection Increasingly popular omega-3 fatty acids—found in sources like fish—and plant extracts known as phytosterols—which occur naturally in sources like vegetable oils, whole grains, nuts, and legumes—are known to have beneficial effects on fats (lipids) in the blood that affect heart health, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Now a new study suggests that when taken in combination, they may have even more powerful effects.
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Boost Bone Health with Plenty of Protein Diets that focus on increasing protein and calcium intake might curb some of the bone loss that typically accompanies weight loss, reports a study in the Journal of Nutrition. Boost Bone Health with Plenty of Protein Diets that focus on increasing protein and calcium intake might curb some of the bone loss that typically accompanies weight loss, reports a study in the Journal of Nutrition. Boost Bone Health with Plenty of Protein Diets that focus on increasing protein and calcium intake might curb some of the bone loss that typically accompanies weight loss, reports a study in the Journal of Nutrition. Two Heart-Smart Diets: Mediterranean and Low-Fat Though research has shown certain eating habits may improve heart health, people with heart disease are often not given much dietary instruction or follow-up support. 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A new study found that people with good vitamin D status early in the course of their disease had higher bone density and a greater likelihood of increasing bone density over time. Vitamin D a Bone Booster for People with Digestive Problems People with digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are especially susceptible to osteoporosis and bone fractures, due in part to nutrient deficiencies caused by malabsorption and medication side effects. A new study found that people with good vitamin D status early in the course of their disease had higher bone density and a greater likelihood of increasing bone density over time. Vitamin D a Bone Booster for People with Digestive Problems People with digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are especially susceptible to osteoporosis and bone fractures, due in part to nutrient deficiencies caused by malabsorption and medication side effects. A new study found that people with good vitamin D status early in the course of their disease had higher bone density and a greater likelihood of increasing bone density over time. Vitamin D a Bone Booster for People with Digestive Problems People with digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are especially susceptible to osteoporosis and bone fractures, due in part to nutrient deficiencies caused by malabsorption and medication side effects. A new study found that people with good vitamin D status early in the course of their disease had higher bone density and a greater likelihood of increasing bone density over time. Vitamin D a Bone Booster for People with Digestive Problems People with digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are especially susceptible to osteoporosis and bone fractures, due in part to nutrient deficiencies caused by malabsorption and medication side effects. A new study found that people with good vitamin D status early in the course of their disease had higher bone density and a greater likelihood of increasing bone density over time. Vitamin D a Bone Booster for People with Digestive Problems People with digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are especially susceptible to osteoporosis and bone fractures, due in part to nutrient deficiencies caused by malabsorption and medication side effects. A new study found that people with good vitamin D status early in the course of their disease had higher bone density and a greater likelihood of increasing bone density over time. Vitamin D a Bone Booster for People with Digestive Problems People with digestive diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are especially susceptible to osteoporosis and bone fractures, due in part to nutrient deficiencies caused by malabsorption and medication side effects. 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The Sunshine Vitamin May Relieve Diabetic Pain Vitamin D may help relieve a painful neurological condition in people with diabetes known as neuropathy, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The Sunshine Vitamin May Relieve Diabetic Pain Vitamin D may help relieve a painful neurological condition in people with diabetes known as neuropathy, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Cranberries—Antioxidant Superstars A new study found that cranberries, cranberry juice, and dried cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants. Cranberries—Antioxidant Superstars A new study found that cranberries, cranberry juice, and dried cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants. Cranberries—Antioxidant Superstars A new study found that cranberries, cranberry juice, and dried cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants. Cranberries—Antioxidant Superstars A new study found that cranberries, cranberry juice, and dried cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants. Cranberries—Antioxidant Superstars A new study found that cranberries, cranberry juice, and dried cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants. Cranberries—Antioxidant Superstars A new study found that cranberries, cranberry juice, and dried cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants. Cranberries—Antioxidant Superstars A new study found that cranberries, cranberry juice, and dried cranberries are excellent sources of antioxidants. Plant Power: Natural Help for High Cholesterol Artichoke leaf extracts may lower cholesterol, according to a new study published in Phytomedicine. This study confirms prior research demonstrating that certain plant extracts have cholesterol-lowering, antioxidant, and other health-promoting properties. 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Plant Power: Natural Help for High Cholesterol Artichoke leaf extracts may lower cholesterol, according to a new study published in Phytomedicine. This study confirms prior research demonstrating that certain plant extracts have cholesterol-lowering, antioxidant, and other health-promoting properties. Vitamin D—A New Pain Killer? Women who get the right amount of vitamin D are less likely to suffer from chronic widespread pain, according to a new study in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. Vitamin D—A New Pain Killer? Women who get the right amount of vitamin D are less likely to suffer from chronic widespread pain, according to a new study in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. Vitamin D—A New Pain Killer? Women who get the right amount of vitamin D are less likely to suffer from chronic widespread pain, according to a new study in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. Vitamin D—A New Pain Killer? 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NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits	Increasingly popular omega-3 fatty acids—found in sources like fish—and plant extracts known as phytosterols—which occur naturally in sources like vegetable oils, whole grains, nuts, and legumes—are known to have beneficial effects on fats (lipids) in the blood that affect heart health, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Now a new study suggests that when taken in combination, they may have even more powerful effects. Lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol are important steps toward reducing health risks. High total and LDL cholesterol and high triglycerides are associated with an increased cardiovascular disease risk. On the other hand, a high level of HDL cholesterol protects against cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle changes and medication can improve a person’s lipid profile and reduce risks. Researchers are finding that using phytosterols and omega-3 fatty acids may be another way to help lower cholesterol. Even better together Phytosterols may have beneficial effects on health including cholesterol reduction. Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is also known to increase HDL cholesterol levels and lower triglycerides. The authors of the current study investigated whether or not using phytosterols in combination with omega-3 fatty acids might have even greater effect on lowering lipids. For three weeks, 60 people between ages 35 and 70 ate their regular diets and were randomly assigned to receive one of the following: placebo (sunflower oil) capsules alone or in combination with a spread containing 2 grams per day of phytosterols, or capsules containing 1.4 grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) alone or in combination with 25 grams per day of the phytosterol enriched spread. The combination of omega-3 fatty acids and phytosterols reduced total cholesterol by 13.3% and LDL cholesterol by 12.5%. HDL cholesterol increased by 7.1% in the group receiving omega-3s alone and by 8.6% in the combination group. Triglycerides were also lowered in the omega-3s group by 22.3% and in the combination group by 25.9%. Tips to lower cholesterol Here are a few tips for aiming for heart-healthy lipid levels: • Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Exercise regularly. • A glass of red wine at dinner may help raise “good” cholesterol. Sometimes lifestyle changes alone are not enough to help improve lipid levels and medication is necessary. This is particularly true for people with other risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes or high blood pressure. If you have high cholesterol see a doctor to find out what steps you should take in order to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Jane Hart, MD
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