Blood sugar and cholesterol are more connected than you think.

Lowering cholesterol doesn’t always start with a prescription—it often starts in your kitchen.

A schematic illustration of the role of DHHC5 and CRYBG1 in controlling lacteal function and intestinal lipid absorption by maintaining the lipid raft association of VEGFR2. The proper functioning of ...

Scientists at UCLA described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream. The finding might ...

In a recent study published in Nutrients, scientists provide a detailed overview on age-related alterations in lipid metabolism and its association with age-related chronic diseases. Study: The Roles ...

They can go far towards improving your heart health.

Eating oatmeal daily can improve cholesterol levels over time. Oats contain a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan that ...

Plant sterols, naturally occurring compounds in the cell membranes of plants, have garnered significant attention for their role in regulating cholesterol metabolism. Due to their structural ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

The 'clinically proven' Max Strength Plant Sterols from Boots come in packs of 60. Normally, the two-month tablet supply ...

There's no ideal time to take a vitamin D supplement for maximum absorption, but what you take it with can have an impact.