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Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
By Nicole Duncan, Natural Solutions magazine
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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Levels are high in some people because we do make our own. Some people make more than others.
I have also read lately a study saying that levels BELOW 200 are associated with stroke! Wish I had the reference for you all. Go figure!
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red yeast extract is the same thing as the statin drugs and they can cause the same muscle neuropathy and memory loss too! Just because its natural doesnt mean its good. Sugar sugar sugar is the main cause of blood vein damage and heart attacks. Cholesterol is just doing its job and one needs to get to the root cause of why levels are going up. You are what you eat!
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I am happy to report that I have lowered my cholesterol by 40 points in a little over two months simply by eating two bran muffins a day along with steel cut oats for breakfast and taking 1200 mg of red yeast rice daily. My doctor was amazed!
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My husband has been using a red yeast rice and Guggul combo that actually works great. Guggul has shown to lower cholesterol as well and I have read that cinnamon can reduce cholesterol to. I buy from vitaminshoppe.com I trust them pretty well and they have tons of all kinds of herbal products and oils etc...
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Who is a reliable seller of Red Yeast Extract?
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Red Yeast Rice is available through a number of online retailers. I've been taking for many years and my Doctors all cheer the consistantly great results.
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I read an article recently where cholesterol in the bloodstream is needed to absorb Vitamin D3 from the sun. Is thee a conflict with mainstream medical teachings?
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my total cholesterol dropped 80 points on red rice yeast YET there was not drop in the HDL. Wroked great for me!
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Thank you so much for this invaluable information. I have always preferred the 'wholisitic' approach to healing.
Our Mother Earth provides abundantly.
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