Question 1

top 3 herbs or supplement to lower cholesterol ?

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Niacin, sterols &...: Supplements & lifestyle changes often lower cholesterol as well as drugs, without the expense & potential hazards. Niacin works best but causes flushing that you adapt to- no-flush Niacin is also available. Plant sterol extracts like beta-sitosterol work well. Pantethine is a bit pricey and not well-known but very effective. While lowering cholesterol often helps, look at it in context-see comment:.

Question 2

what are the very best foods and supplements  to lower cholesterol ?

Accepted Answer

Low fat: You want to consume more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.  Stick with leaner meats such as chicken, turkey. And fish.  Red yeast extract has been useful to lower cholesterol in some people.  Good luck!

Question 3

i take a supplement w/ plant sterols & stanols to lower cholesterol. read online those ingredients can increase height. any truth to that in adults?

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Unlikely: Once growth plates fuse at the end of puberty, linear growth stops. Adults grow taller under only very very rare circumstances!  Good posture and exercise with stretching can maximize a person's height potential, but new growth does not really occur.

Question 4

fish oil helps lower cholesterol but i read that its not good for itp patients like me. what supplement can i take to lower my cholesterol?

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Possible: Red yeast rice contains statin similar to what you may find in many cholesterol lowering drugs but the dose is uneven. Getting to close to normal weight may help. Unfortunately aside from drugs, there is no truly highly effective supplement.

Question 5

best way tol lower cholesterol ?

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DIET: Dieting is the best first step.  Vegetarian and mediterranean diets prolong life.  If lipids are still abnormal, your doctor might start therapy with a statin drug.  If a statin is not tolerated, the dose and frequency of dose can be lowered, and you can be started on coq10.  For persons intolerant to statins, binding resins can be tried.

Question 6

which nuts will lower cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Almonds: Nuts like almonds, pistachios and walnuts contain high amounts of unsaturated fat ("good” fats) which help lower total cholesterol and LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels. Ideally, high amounts of unsaturated fats and lower amounts of saturated fat should be found. Walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, and pistachios appear to have the highest amounts of unsaturated fats and lowest amounts of saturated fats.

Question 7

what is good to lower cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Decrease fat in diet: Increase the amount of fruits, vegetables, fiber in your diet. Increase your exercise and stay away from fatty foods-sorry that includes barbecue. Have your cholesterol measured by your physician and then you can tell you if your dietary changes have worked. If not then other considerations such as medication can be suggested.

Question 8

what are foods that will lower cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Fill up your plate: With fruits and veggies, fiber (whole grains, oatmeal, nuts and beans). Eat lean meat, fish. Cook with olive oil.

Question 9

which types of foods help lower cholesterol?

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Plant based foods: Plant based food have no cholesterol; reduce intake of saturated fats (even those of plant origin); lose weight and exercise at least 3o minute each with day with gradually increasing intensity of exercise.

Question 10

what cereals claim to lower cholesterol by 4% in 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oatmeal and other high fiber cereals such as flax seed.

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