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INFLAMMATION IMPAIRS REVERSE CHOLESTEROL TRANSPORT
James Bogash
With the focus on what we can do to prevent heart disease entirely centered around a drug standpoint, no one seems to care that a large chunk of those with heart disease have normal cholesterol. But inflammation is a major player in heart and stroke risk, which is evidenced by hsCRP levels.
This particular study finds that inflammation effects the way our bodies process cholesterol, leading to increased risk despite normal cholesterol levels. Great ways to lower inflammation include higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids, exercise, stress management and a healthier diet.
