Question 1

which vitamins and supplements are good for people who has high cholesterol and heart problems in the family?

Accepted Answer

Fish Oil: Fish oil since it helps decrease triglycerides.  And vitamin D3 since it reduces vascular calcification.

Question 2

what are some natural supplements one can take for high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

How high?: It is not so much taking but not taking some things. Reduce intake of saturated fats, if you are even slightly overweight, reduce weight through diet and exercise. Exercise regularly for at least 150 minutes/week. Check the value after 6 months of following this regimen.

Question 3

i have high cholesterol before 287 and now 232 after months of diet and exercises and supplements im 38 yrs old i have a healthy life style im trying ?

Accepted Answer

Ok: I am glad that you have adopted a healthy life style. However the liver produces cholesterol in the body and it may be very difficult to really bring it down without meds. Just get it repeated in six months.

Question 4

my doc wants to put me on meds for high cholesterol , he said its hereditary, im on niacin since april (2000mg) is there a natural supplement ?

Accepted Answer

: Niacin is insufficient to reduce cholesterol.  It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. There are no effective "natural" supplements to reduce cholesterol. You need to lose weight, avoid saturated fats, exercise and take the medication prescribed by your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 5

can anyone tell me any recommendations for natural supplements they know of that may lower high cholesterol diet did not change my levels, i do not want the side effects of lipitor! any information would be greatly appreciated!

Accepted Answer

Doctors can help: One's primary care doctor can help, and a patient can get a second opinion from a Lipidologist if needed (often is a Cardiologist or Preventive Medicine doctor very interested in cholesterol problems). In general, if a substance (medication, supplement, herb, or whatever) is strong enough to cause drops in one's cholesterol levels, it will have some undesirable effects too. That's the way life is.

Question 6

i have been prescribed crestor (rosuvastatin) 10mg by my gp for high cholesterol, meanwhile am taking ginkgo biloba as a supplement. is it safe to?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: I am not aware of any interaction, running the two through a drug interaction checker yielded this result: 
0 interactions found for the drugs you entered. This does not mean no interactions exist, however. Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.

Question 7

my doc said my high cholesterol is hereditary , i dont want to go on meds , is there a natural supplement to take? ive been taking niacin 2000mg since april?

Accepted Answer

: Niacin is not effective in reducing cholesterol and could give you side effects more frequently. I do not believe it is a "natural" supplement in the doses commonly ingested. Statins are predictably effective against high cholesterol are the agents of choice. Get your doctor's advice and opinion and consider statins seriously. I wish you good luck.

Question 8

i used to have high cholesterol in my 20's and early 30's. now its really good. i don't take cholesterol meds. how does this happen?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle: You are probably eating better, healthier and exercising more. 
Exercise will improve HDL (good) cholesterol and lower the bad one (ldl). Diet will improve ldl.
Lowering amount of alcohol intake will improve triglycerides.
Weight, thyroid disease and diabetes are other factors that will also change lipid values.

Question 9

is asprien daily good if i have high cholesterol ?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention: You didn't mention your ct heart results.  If you have evidence for early cad, then asa may be helpful.  Any medication, even asa has risks.  Check with your doc about your situation.

Question 10

is halloumi cheese good for you if you have a high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Depends on how much and how often you eat it. In small amounts, not on a regular basis, it is not particularly bad. It also depends on your cholesterol and lipid levels. It is high in trans fat.

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Which vitamins and supplements are good for people who has high cholesterol and heart problems in the family?

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I have high cholesterol before 287 and now 232 after months of diet and exercises and supplements im 38 yrs old i have a healthy life style im trying ?

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My doc wants to put me on meds for high cholesterol , he said its hereditary, im on niacin since april (2000mg) is there a natural supplement ?

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Can anyone tell me any recommendations for natural supplements they know of that may lower high cholesterol diet did not change my levels, i do not want the side effects of lipitor! any information would be greatly appreciated!

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I have been prescribed crestor (rosuvastatin) 10mg by my gp for high cholesterol, meanwhile am taking ginkgo biloba as a supplement. is it safe to?

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My doc said my high cholesterol is hereditary , i dont want to go on meds , is there a natural supplement to take? ive been taking niacin 2000mg since april?

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I used to have high cholesterol in my 20's and early 30's. now its really good. i don't take cholesterol meds. how does this happen?

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Is asprien daily good if i have high cholesterol ?

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Is halloumi cheese good for you if you have a high cholesterol?

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