Follow the links below to find information on the health effects of cholesterol. Information on the health issues associated with high cholesterol levels is available from the High Triglyceride and Cholesterol Levels [HealthInsite Topic Page].
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13 Resources Found
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Fats and oils
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However, some fats are better than others. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol. Trans fatty acids (or trans fats) are potentially harmful and are used to make baked products, pies, cakes, biscuits and buns. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats can benefit your health. |
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Oct 2011 |
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Chocolate
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Components in cocoa beans such as antioxidants may help protect against degenerative illnesses like heart disease and cancer. Chocolate also contains protein, fat, iron, caffeine and other substances. There is no evidence that chocolate causes acne. |
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Jan 2011 |
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Types of fat and the role of cholesterol
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Find out more about the different types of fats and the role of cholesterol. |
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Oct 2010 |
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Nuts
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Eating nuts may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Most nuts including walnuts, cashew nuts, pecans, brazil nuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts contain mainly mono-unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and other compounds that influence blood cholesterol levels. Peanuts, brazil nuts, almonds and hazelnuts can cause acute allergy in some people. |
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Jan 2010 |
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Interventions in the management of serum lipids for preventing stroke recurrence
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
There is evidence of a reduction in subsequent serious vascular events from statin therapy in patients with a history of ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Studies have shown that interventions for reducing either total serum choleste... |
| Date: |
Dec 2008 |
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Chitosan for overweight or obesity
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Overweight and obesity are common health conditions worldwide but there are few effective treatments. Chitosan is a widely available dietary supplement that claims to aid weight loss and blood cholesterol levels. Fifteen studies which lasted between 4 t... |
| Date: |
Sep 2007 |
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Wholegrain cereals for coronary heart disease
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Wholegrain foods encompass a range of products and examples are wholegrain wheat, rice, maize and oats. The term wholegrain also includes milled wholegrains such as oatmeal and wholemeal wheat. The evidence found by this review is limited to wholegrain ... |
| Date: |
Jan 2007 |
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Heart health - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking. |
| Date: |
Mar 2003 |
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Exercise and fat intake - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Everyone needs some fat in their diet, as your body always prefers to use the most available fuels. If you eliminate all fats, your body will worry about the lack of dietary fats. |
| Date: |
May 2002 |
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Eggs in your baby's diet - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Many parents are wary about including eggs in the diet of their babies, but research has shown that these fears are unfounded. |
| Date: |
May 2002 |
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