The Food and Drug Administration has announced that foods containing plant stanol esters may reduce the risk of heart disease when they are part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Plant ...

Heart specialists at the British Heart Foundation have revealed two foods that could provide similar benefits to statins and lower cholesterol levels. High cholesterol, known as a 'silent killer,' ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Plant sterols and stanols can block some cholesterol from being absorbed. Red yeast rice can reduce LDL cholesterol by 15% to 25%. Omega-3 ...

Elevated cholesterol levels affect millions of Americans, substantially increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. While prescription medications effectively reduce cholesterol, many people seek ...

Share on Pinterest Could eating more plant-based foods help lower the risk of conditions like diabetes and heart disease? Lumina/Stocksy Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease.

Studies suggest 100% or plant-sterol-fortified orange juice may reduce LDL cholesterol modestly. Experts urge moderation and medical advice.

Upcycled ingredients are hot property. So are functional ones with major health credentials. So when a new ingredient that combines the two receives novel food approval from the European Food Safety ...

Explore how the TLC diet, backed by rigorous clinical research, leverages targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol and improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes ...

If you've considered taking supplements to tackle cholesterol levels, what should you know before jumping in? Diet has an impact on cholesterol levels, and so can dietary supplements. Berberine and ...

Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease. The risk of both conditions is affected by diet and lifestyle, and a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods is known to help prevent or ...