Using Cholesterol to Reduce Inflammation
Foods that offer a dose of the good cholesterol can help counteract the bad
Here’s a crazy concept: You may be able to reduce inflammation by increasing cholesterol.
Now, why would you want to increase cholesterol? Doesn’t high cholesterol contribute to atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and inflammation?
It most certainly can.
But remember, not all cholesterol is created equal.
First, you’ve got low-density lipoprotein LDL cholesterol. This is the bad stuff. It’s the stuff that can accumulate along arterial walls and blood vessels to boost blood pressure, increase the risk for heart disease, and contribute to inflammation.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had low GFR readings ranging from 53 to 37 for the past 15 years. I m an 87-year-old female in good health. I do strength training and Pilates, and am quite active walking my dog and doing my own yardwork. I ve had heart disease for 10 years with no symptoms, and echocardiograms are normal.
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