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Date: | Wed, 7 Jan 1998 10:16:03 -0500 |
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Ed:
>One of the primary causes of high Lp(a) is hydrogenated or partially
>hydrogenated vegetable oils (trans fats). One of the best dietary treatments,
>ironically, is saturated fats (see: Journal of the American College of
>Nutrition, vol. 15, no.4, pp.325-339, 1996). Atkins also recommends
>supplements (anti-oxidants) particularly Vit. C. This is based on research by
>Linus Pauling and Mathias Rath, MD (see: Proceedings of the National Academy
>of Sciences, vol.7, no.16, pp. 620-47, 1990).
Note: Niacin is known to lower Lp(a) levels.
Gurakar A, et al., Levels of lipoprotein Lp(a) decline with neomycin and
niacin treatment, Atherosclerosis. 1985 Nov 1; 57(2-3): 293-301.
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