Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

Has your doc warned you that statins may be in your near future? These alternatives may offer a first line of defense.

Chinese red yeast extract has been used in China for centuries as a food preservative and spice. A new study published in the American Journal of Cardiology has found that red yeast extract may reduce the risk of having another heart attack by 45 percent. The extract contains monacolins, which inhibit the production of cholesterol. Take 1,200 mg of red yeast powder capsules two times a day with food.

Artichoke leaf extract can lower cholesterol significantly in those with moderately raised levels, says new research from the University of Reading, United Kingdom. The leaf’s high antioxidant content may be responsible for the results.

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By Nicole Duncan, Natural Solutions magazine

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Ana Marija R.

1:49AM PDT on Mar 27, 2013

Thank you for the info & comments.

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Ana P M.

7:53AM PST on Jan 24, 2012

Thanks!

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Gary C.

11:01AM PST on Nov 29, 2011

Thankyou....

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Jennifer C.

5:24PM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

Great info. Thanks.

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Michele W.

1:01PM PDT on Jul 30, 2011

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John M.

10:45AM PDT on Mar 27, 2010

Great article and comments!I learn from this site everyday.

Nona E.

6:02AM PDT on Mar 27, 2010

Thanks for the information. I am researching ways to lower cholesterol without the side effects and cost of the statins.

Jen K.

5:40PM PDT on Mar 26, 2010

I've never heard of this stuff before either, but I'll look for it in my health food store and try it on my husband. Who knows, maybe we can get him off his statins. He doesn't need the cholesterol complications to his life between school, being unemployed for over a year, supporting a disabled wife, and helping me run a business. Right now, that's the bulk of our sustenance. We do a business that has no investment, and one that has a small one. Both pay out commissions. Today, my friend introduced me to an interesting social network that is free but pays you for activities on and off line. If you want info on any of these ventures, contact me at my Care2 box.