Tag: Cholesterol management
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Statin-Grapefruit-Pomegranate Interactions: When Fruit Juices Trigger Muscle Pain
Understanding statins and fruit juice interactions Statins are a cornerstone of cholesterol management, helping reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Some statins are more likely to interact with certain fruit juices than others, and these interactions can affect how the medication works and its side effects. If you notice…
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Statin Interactions: Grapefruit, Pomegranate, and The Risk of Muscle Pain
Understanding statins and juice interactions Statins are a cornerstone in managing high cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Among the most commonly prescribed are rosuvastatin (Crestor), atorvastatin, simvastatin, and others. While these drugs are generally safe and well-tolerated, certain foods can influence how the body processes them. Grapefruit juice is the best-known…
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How I Lowered My Cholesterol in Four Weeks—Without Statins
My cholesterol journey begins At 37, I learned that high cholesterol wasn’t just a number on a screen—it was a signal that my heart health needed attention. The options felt daunting: statins are a common route, but I was determined to see if lifestyle changes could deliver meaningful results in a short time. This is…
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How I lowered my cholesterol in four weeks without statins
My high cholesterol story At 37, I faced a reality many people don’t talk about openly: my cholesterol was higher than it should be. The goal wasn’t just to feel better in the short term but to reduce long‑term heart disease risk. After discussing my results with a medical professional, I decided to pursue a…
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Beat the block: Singaporeans urged to rethink cholesterol management
Beat the block launches to reshape cholesterol management in Singapore Singapore is seeing a new push to rethink cholesterol management. The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) and Novartis Singapore have rolled out the Beat the block campaign, a science-based education initiative designed to help people understand their heart health, monitor cholesterol levels, and take targeted action…
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Beat the block: Rethinking cholesterol management in Singapore
Beat the block launches to empower cholesterol management in Singapore The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) and Novartis Singapore have unveiled Beat the block, a campaign designed to demystify cholesterol management and give Singaporeans practical tools to protect their heart health. At its core is science-based information and a user-friendly cardiovascular risk calculator that estimates a…