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Low cholesterol is associated with higher risk of death in women

By on October 18, 2011 in Podcasts | 53 comments

In this episode we discuss the following topics: A recent study demonstrating that low cholesterol is associated with higher risk of death in women What truly normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy are, and cut-offs for pre-diabetic and diabetic women during pregnancy Whether there's any science behind breaking weight loss plateaus by adding carbs back in the diet Best practices for people with Hashimoto's Why there has been such an explosion in food sensitivities, celiac disease and leaky gut The connection between ...
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Research alert: statins dangerous for pregnant women!

By on December 9, 2008 in Babies & Kids, Fertility, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Heart Disease | 4 comments

Back in July I posted an article called Statins For Pregnant Women and Kids? criticizing a research study that actually recommended statins for pregnant women. Well, it appears that even mainstream scientists are beginning to acknowledge the very real risks that statins present for pregnant mothers and fetuses. Current clinical guidelines already recommend that women who are pregnant should stop taking statins but the advice is based on the knowledge that cholesterol is essential for normal fetal development. But ...
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Statins for pregnant women and kids?

By on July 22, 2008 in Babies & Kids, Heart Disease, Medical Industrial Complex | 4 comments

One of my favorite researchers, Chris Masterjohn, has just launched a new blog called "The Daily Lipid" where he writes about fats, cholesterol and health. Chris is pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology and is one of the most knowledgeable contemporary writers on cardiovascular health that I'm aware of. With his permission, I am cross-posting the first two articles on his blog - which you should definitely consider adding to your blogroll! Statins ...
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