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Information about natural treatment options for high cholesterol, including home remedies, herbs, supplement, diet, and alternative therapies.
Natural Methods to Lower High Cholesterol
Here are four natural remedies to lower high cholesterol, including artichoke, niacin, plant stanols/sterols and diet.
Policosanol
Policosanol has been touted as a dietary supplement that can lower cholesterol as well as statin drugs, without the side effects. Find out the essentials about policosanol.
Red Yeast Rice
What is red yeast rice? Why do people use it to lower cholesterol? What is the controversy with it? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
Red Yeast Rice Drug Interactions
Find out which medications may potentially interact with the supplement red yeast rice.
Statin Drugs and CoQ10
There is some concern about whether statin cholesterol drugs lower the body's levels of coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10.
Artichoke
What is artichoke? Why do people use it for high cholesterol? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
Krill Oil
Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans. The oil that's found naturally in krill is extracted and sold as a nutritional supplement. Find out more about krill and learn why people use it for high cholesterol.
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Preliminary research suggests cinnamon may help reduce cholesterol. Learn the essentials about cinnamon.
Fo Ti
In Chinese medicine, fo-ti is a longevity tonic. Find out more about fo-ti and why people use it for health concerns, including high cholesterol.
What are Shirataki Noodles?
Shirataki noodles are a type of Asian noodle. In addition to having almost no calories or usable carbohydrates, shirataki noodles contain a type of soluble fiber called glucomannan that may be beneficial for people with high cholesterol.
Pomegranate Juice Interacts With Medications
There's some concern that pomegranate juice may interact with statin cholesterol drugs.
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