Natural Treatments
Are you trying to prevent high cholesterol? Are your cholesterol levels mildly high, and you would like to try something to lower it to avoid taking conventional prescription medication? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a natural alternative may help you. Before taking any of these products, be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist, since they may interact with any other disease conditions you may have or medications you may be taking.
Garlic: Does It Lower Cholesterol Levels?
Garlic, a common cooking ingredient, has received attention for its ability to lower cholesterol levels. Is there truth behind the hype? And, if so, how much should you take?
Garlic, a common cooking ingredient, has received attention for its ability to lower cholesterol levels. Is there truth behind the hype? And, if so, how much should you take?
Can Turmeric Lower Cholesterol Levels?
Turmeric is a yellow colored powder that is often used as a food-coloring agent and as a spice. Although turmeric is currently most notable for its antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, there has been recent talk about its ability to lower cholesterol, too.
Turmeric is a yellow colored powder that is often used as a food-coloring agent and as a spice. Although turmeric is currently most notable for its antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, there has been recent talk about its ability to lower cholesterol, too.
The Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of Sterol Esters From Plants
A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition analyzes the cholesterol-lowering effects of plant sterol esters and non-esterified stanols. These molecules are found in several low fat foods. This study concludes that these molecules have LDL-lowering effects and actually counteract raised LDL levels brought about by butter fat.
A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition analyzes the cholesterol-lowering effects of plant sterol esters and non-esterified stanols. These molecules are found in several low fat foods. This study concludes that these molecules have LDL-lowering effects and actually counteract raised LDL levels brought about by butter fat.
Cinnamon: Does It Lower Cholesterol Levels?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the healthy benefits of cinnamon, but can it lower cholesterol levels? Scientists studying cinnamon say that it might have potential.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the healthy benefits of cinnamon, but can it lower cholesterol levels? Scientists studying cinnamon say that it might have potential.
Garlic Has Only a Modest Effect On Cholesterol Levels
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine studied the effects of garlic on cholesterol levels. While garlic faired better than the placebo in lowering cholesterol levels, this effect was only minimal.
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine studied the effects of garlic on cholesterol levels. While garlic faired better than the placebo in lowering cholesterol levels, this effect was only minimal.