Alternative Cholesterol
lowering Medicines
Alternative
Cholesterol lowering
Medicines
You see
commercials daily for prescription
cholesterol lowering
medicines.
In fact, if
you have seen your doctor about high
cholesterol, then he has probably
discussed one of these drugs with
you.
There are
alternatives, however, and many you can
get over the counter. Most alternative
cholesterol
lowering medicines are natural
supplements you can find in any health food
or vitamin store.
If you are
considering taking an over the counter
supplement or drug, you should consult
your decisions with your doctor as any
medication you are currently on may
interact with an over the counter
drug.
One supplement
that is known to reduce cholesterol
levels is red rice yeast. Red rice yeast
contains a statin drug, which are used in
nearly all prescription cholesterol
lowering medicines out today.
Another common supplement thought to help
lower cholesterol is Vitamin B3 or
Niacin.
Niacin helps
to lower LDL levels while raising HDL
levels. There are side effects associated
with Niacin, though, such as nausea or
liver damage.
If you choose
to take Niacin, you should certainly
consult with your physician. Pantethine,
a form of Vitamin B5, is also proven to
lower cholesterol. In comparison to other
alternative cholesterol lowering
medicines, it is said to be highly
effective in lowering Triglycerides
levels.
In addition,
guggul is an extract from a tree native
to India which has been proven to lower LDL levels
while increasing HDL levels. Some
even claim that guggul can lower your
cholesterol as much as prescription drugs
do.
Beyond these
supplements, there are herbs and foods
that can help lower cholesterol. Garlic
has been shown to effectively reduce
cholesterol levels. One clove a day or an
equivalent amount is the recommended
dosage.
If you do not
like garlic, you can take garlic
supplements, available in health food
stores or vitamin shops. Recently, grape
skins and seeds have also been proven to
lower cholesterol levels.
Thus,
grapeseed oil and even wine can help with
your cholesterol problem. Soy is also
thought to reduce cholesterol levels
because of its high polyunsaturated fats
and its ability to limit the amount of
cholesterol in your
bloodstream.
In researching
alternative
cholesterol lowering medicines, you will
find that many of these drugs are available
in health food stores or vitamin
shops.
If you are
considering adding one of these
alternatives to your diet, please
remember that the Food and Drug
Administration does not oversee the
purity of vitamins or supplements
available over the counter.
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