Cholesterol Management News
- Plant-Based Diet May Help Lower Bad Cholesterol: Study
May 30, 2023 — Compared to meat eaters, people who followed a vegan or vegetarian diet had lower blood levels of certain fats in their blood that can block arteries and possibly lead to heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
- Statin Alternative Treats Cholesterol With Fewer Side Effects
March 6, 2023 — For people who don’t take common cholesterol medications due to side effects such as muscle aches, a new study suggests taking a drug called bempedoic acid may be more tolerable and still offer sizable protection for their hearts.