Guggulipid Not Found to Lower Cholesterol Levels

Guggulipid, a herbal substance derived from myrrh plants of the Middle East, has been used for centuries in treating ailments such as obesity, atherosclerosis, and arthritis. Additionally, there have been many reports published stating that the herb may also lower cholesterol. Recent research published by the Journal of the American Medical Association disputes this and actually sites this herb to cause a slight increase in LDL levels (the "bad" cholesterol). Of course, with so many conflicting studies regarding this, the effectiveness of guggul cannot be concluded at this time.