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).
Whole-Grain Breads and Cereals. Studies show that dietary fiber can lower LDL cholesterol, but most Americans arenât eating nearly enough. To get more, skip refined grains with âenrichedâ flours in favor of labels that say âwhole grains.â Breakfast is the perfect time to get a fiber boost.
Soy. Eating soybeans and foods made from them, like tofu and soy milk, was once touted as a powerful way to lower cholesterol. Analyses show that the effect is more modest â consuming 25 grams of soy protein a day (10 ounces of tofu or 2 1/2 cups of soy milk) can lower LDL by 5% to 6%.