July 27, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 27 July 2020 in Cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Stroke, Inflammation, Bad cholesterol

How Saturated Fat Increases Risk of Heart Disease

A study published in the November 2016 issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ) confirmed what many previous studies have shown over the years. Saturated fat in the diet is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. This message has been lost in recent years as news reports focus their attention on sugar and trans fats. There’s no question ...

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July 6, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 6 July 2020 in Supplements, Depression, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Stroke, Inflammation

Essentials of Pharmacology for Nutrition Experts

Essentials of Pharmacology is a must for health professionals who are serious about nutrition. Many of your patients will be taking medications, and the impact of diet and supplementation is not only significant; it can be critical to outcomes. Please take the time to watch this brief video for an introduction to this important topic. Many practitioners are aware that ...

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March 23, 2020

by Dr. James Meschino on 23 March 2020 in Fibromyalgia, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Inflammation, Muscle pain

How Saturated Fat Increases Inflammation?

Our topic today is how saturated fat promotes inflammation. We know that chronic inflammation plays a key role in promoting and worsening arthritic conditions and autoimmune diseases, as well as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. In my own clinical practice, it became very apparent that a person’s diet and lifestyle played an important role in the inflammatory process. People ...

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December 16, 2019

by Dr. James Meschino on 16 December 2019 in Diabetes, Cholesterol, Cardiovascular disease

Tags:  Stroke, Inflammation

Can LDL-cholesterol increase risk of heart disease?

(Lipids Management, European Style: EAS (European Atherosclerosis Study) President Interviewed)Our research article today features an interview with the President of the European Atherosclerosis Study, Dr. Catapano. A key point in the interview dealt with the subject of bad cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol). We’ve known for a long time that higher blood levels of LDL-cholesterolSource: Medscape Article: July 14, 2016Nutrition / Natural Medicine ...

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