Posts Tagged ‘triglycerides’

Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A new study has shown that dietary supplementation with lipoic acid, a natural compound found at low levels in red meat and green leafy vegetables, can significantly reduce triglycerides, a key risk factor in cardiovascular disease. While experimenting on rats, the researchers ... Full story

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Obese adults who drink fructose-sweetened drinks may be at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Researchers from the Monell Centre have found that obese people who drink fructose-sweetened beverages with their meals have increased levels of triglycerides, which are known to be predictors of cardiovascular disease. During the study, lead researcher Dr. Karen L. Teff, a metabolic physiologist, ... Full story