Tag: Triglycerides
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First-in-Human Gene-Editing Therapy Halves Bad Cholesterol: CTX310 Trial Signals Breakthrough
Groundbreaking CTX310 Trial in Australia Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Lipid Disorders In a landmark study conducted in Australia, researchers have reported that a first-in-human trial of CTX310—a gene-editing therapy—effectively halves levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides in individuals with lipid disorders that are difficult to manage with current treatments. The early results, unveiled…
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First-in-Human Trial: CTX310 Gene-Editing Therapy Halves Bad Cholesterol
Groundbreaking Step in Lipid Disorder Treatment In a landmark development for cardiovascular health, researchers in Australia have initiated a first-in-human trial of CTX310, a gene-editing therapy designed to dramatically reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in individuals with difficult-to-treat lipid disorders. Early results suggest the therapy can halve levels of harmful lipids, offering a potential…
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What to Eat to Lower Triglycerides and Protect Your Heart
Understanding triglycerides and heart risk Triglycerides are a type of fat circulating in the blood that serves as a reserve of energy. In adults, healthy triglyceride levels are below 150 mg/dL. When levels rise, they increase the risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. A fast-paced life,…
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What to eat to lower triglycerides and protect your heart
What to eat to lower triglycerides and protect your heart Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood that serves as an energy reserve. In adults, healthy levels are below 150 mg/dL; higher numbers increase cardiovascular risk. Elevated triglycerides are often silent but can contribute to atherosclerosis, stroke, heart disease, insulin resistance, fatty liver…