Category Archives: Heart Disease

Garlic Lowers Cholesterol Levels: More Evidence

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Garlic (Allium sativum) is perennial herb that belongs to the same groups as onions, shallots, chives and leeks. Garlic is thought to have originated from India and central Asia, and was probably introduced to Britain by the Romans. Garlic produces … Continue reading →

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Red Meat and Cholesterol Levels

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Proponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease believe that cholesterol and saturated fat in the diet cause elevations in plasma cholesterol levels and that this in turn causes the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. This theory was popularised … Continue reading →

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Drink Up! Caffeine and Alcohol are Healthy Foods

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Robert Barrington

There is a perception amongst healthcare professionals that alcohol and caffeine should be limited as part of a healthy diet. This advice is based on the possible detrimental effects of both drinks. Caffeine is associated with the release of adrenaline, … Continue reading →

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Magnesium and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The current medical preventive treatment for cardiovascular disease includes avoiding cholesterol and saturated fat. This is based on outdated and erroneous scientific research, first published by mainstream shills such as Ancel Keys, that suggests dietary saturated lipids are a cause … Continue reading →

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Atherosclerosis: Is the Old Paradigm Dying?

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The traditional view of atherosclerosis is that it is caused by an accumulation of lipids in the endothelial lining of arteries. These lipids we are told, are derived mainly from dietary cholesterol and transported to the artery walls by low … Continue reading →

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Niacin and Cholesterol

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Robert Barrington

ccording to proponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease, dietary cholesterol raises plasma levels of certain lipoproteins, which leads to the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The treatment for this problem is claimed to be the administration of … Continue reading →

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Flaxseeds: Problem Solved?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid (EFA) required to form a number of important short-lived anti-inflammatory compounds in humans. Theoretically, ALA can be elongated and desaturated to eicosapentanoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexanoic acid … Continue reading →

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Grape Seed Extract Benefits the Vasculature

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Dietary flavonoids are a diverse group of polphenolic plant chemicals that are found in high concentrations in fruits and vegetables. Evidence suggests that flavonoids are important dietary components that decrease the risk of disease. Grapes contain flavonoids in their fruits … Continue reading →

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Linoleic Acid and Lipoprotein Oxidation

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) is an essential fatty acid that is required in human nutrition for the production of eicosanoid hormones that regulate inflammation, immunity and other important cellular functions. Linoleic acid deficiency is rare because the typical Western … Continue reading →

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More on Vitamin C and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Dr Linus Pauling suggested that high intakes of ascorbate were protective of cardiovascular disease because the vitamin was able to reduce levels of a sub-type of low density lipoprotein particle [lipoprotein (a)] that may play a role in the pathology … Continue reading →

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