If your health professional says you have hyperlipidemia, this simply means the amount of fat in your blood is higher than it should be. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a beneficial bacteria that primarily resides in the small intestine. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition experimented to find the effect of probiotic and conventional yogurt on lipid profile.

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Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry, and its fruit is commonly used to make pies and jams. Researchers investigated whether bilberry could change the inflammation processes in subjects with elevated levels of at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease in a randomized controlled trial.

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Clouding of the eye lens by a cataract is an important and preventable cause of impaired vision and blindness. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) relieves climacteric symptoms and may protect against osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the journal, Ophthalmology, sought to investigate whether there is an association between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the incidence of cataracts in postmenopausal women.

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Bilberry is one of the most popular herbs on the market today. Crohn's disease is one of two inflammatory bowel conditions that affect the intestinal lining. The researchers’ aim of this study was to examine, after the intake of bilberries, the amount of anthocyanins reaching the colon.

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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a rheumatic autoimmune syndrome that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, and an array of other symptoms. A study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity investigated differences in physical performance in people with and without fibromyalgia age 50 and over.

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