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Selenium Supplements Can Give Modest Benefit Against Cholesterol

Posted on May 21, 2011 by BeWellBuzz

A daily dose of the antioxidant selenium doesn’t appear to elevate “bad” cholesterol levels, and may in fact prompt a very modest boost in “good” cholesterol, a new British study reveals. The finding comes from a six-month examination of the … Continue reading →

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Tomato Extract for Healthier Arteries?

Posted on February 12, 2011 by BeWellBuzz

A compound found in tomatoes may help fend off vascular diseases, according to a laboratory study[1] recently published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. In tests on mice, scientists found that a substance called 9-oxo-octadecadienoic cou… Continue reading →

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Birch Bark May Fight Weight Gain

Posted on February 11, 2011 by BeWellBuzz

A natural substance found in birch bark may boost your metabolic health, recent research[1] from the journal Cell Metabolism shows. In tests on mice, scientists discovered that a compound called betulin may help cut cholesterol levels[2], prevent die… Continue reading →

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High dietary fat, cholesterol linked to increased risk of breast cancer

Posted on January 7, 2011 by BeWellBuzz

High dietary fat, cholesterol linked to increased risk of breast cancer
Public release date: 6-Jan-2011[
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Contact: Steve Graffstephen.graff@jefferson.edu215-955-5291Thomas Jefferson University[4][3]

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