Effects of Diet and Simvastatin on Lipids, Insulin, and Antioxidants – (02-11-02)



Effects of Diet and Simvastatin on Lipids, Insulin, and Antioxidants

This studied evaluated the potentiating ability of a Mediterranean-type diet to a standard pharmaceutical regimine. The dietary changes in this study have some strong effects on certain risk factors for CVD. I would suggest dropping the simvastatin and adding exercise and possibly a natural cholesterol lowering compound such as garlic, niacin, policosanol or guggulipids.

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James Bogash

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