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1 group of enzymes could have a positive impact on health, from cholesterol to osteoporosis

Montreal, February 16, 2011 — Recent studies conducted at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) on a group of PCSK enzymes could have a positive impact on health, from cholesterol to osteoporosis. A team led by Dr. Nabil G. Seid…

Combining key ingredients of vegetarian diet cuts cholesterol

A diet combining a handful of known cholesterol-lowering plant components cut bad cholesterol by close to 30 per cent in a recent study by Candian researchers. The reduction is similar to that achieved by some drug treatments for high cholesterol, suggesting a possible drug-free alternative for combating the condition.