Hypolipidemic agents, also called antihypolipidemic agents, are a class of pharmaceuticals known as lipid-lowering or LLD agents. They are used to treat high cholesterol.
This article from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition details the ability of grape juice to exert hypolipidemic effects in patients who are on hemodialysis as well as those who are healthy.
Details Vytorin, which is a combination of ezetimibe (Zetia) and simvastatin (Zocor) in one tablet and the method by which it works. Also proffers risk information and a cholesterol tutorial.
Points out the difference between statins and cholesterol absorption inhibitors, the value of Zetia by itself as well as taking Zetia with a statin. Also presents a cholesterol quiz.
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