Answer: In general, partners of persons with syphilis should be evaluated and treated empirically, according to the criteria specified in the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines (page 28).
Consuming three-quarter cups of cooked oat bran cereal daily can decrease cholesterol levels by 10 percent, suggested Amy Rothenberg, ND. â¢ Carrots contain a fiber called pectin which helps to lower cholesterol levels. Scottish research found that daily consumption of two carrots over a three-week period reduced cholesterol levels by 10-20 percent. â¢ Apples and the white inner layer of citrus rinds are other good sources of pectin.
Cholesterol in Meats and Dairy. To keep your blood cholesterol level low, choose only the leanest meats, poultry, fish and shellfish. 1  Choose chicken and turkey without skin or remove skin before eating. 2  Some fish, like cod, have less saturated fat than either chicken or meat. Most fish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than meat or poultry. 2  Shellfish varies in cholesterol content. 3  Shellfish have little saturated fat and total fat. 4  Even shrimp can be enjoyed occasionally on a Heart Healthy Diet provided you eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day.