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Sunflower Seeds Lower Cholesterol
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 1:24 in Featured, Health | viewed 1,216 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
American scientists found out that sunflower seeds have very high phytosterol content (about 270-290 mg in 100 g). Phytosterols are chemical compounds of natural origin, which have unique properties to control the levels of cholesterol. Phytosterols are plant components that have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol except for the addition of an extra methyl or ethyl group. Phytosterols reduce cholesterol absorption, although the exact mechanism is not known, and thus reduce circulating levels of cholesterol. Full Story : Elements4health.com…..
Harvard Medical Students Rebel Against Pharma-Ties
Written on 19 Apr, 2009 at 11:45 in Featured, Health | viewed 429 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
200 Harvard Medical School STUDENTS are confronting the administration demanding an end to pharmaceutical industry influence in the classroom. The revolt began when a first year medical student “grew wary” when a professor promoted cholesterol drugs and “seemed to belittle a student who asked about side effects.” He later discovered that the professor, a full-time Harvard Medical faculty member, was a paid consultant to 10 drug companies, including manufacturers of cholesterol drugs. Full Story : Ahrp.org…..