Due to genetics, I have high bad but high good cholesterol. What regime of OTC drug store drugs can I try?

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Answer 2

Hi there, I found theraputic doses of a good quality fish oil worked like a charm! By fish oil I do not mean Cod liver. That's ok but if you already take a multi vitamin that has a lot of Vit A in it you will want to avoid cod liver: it has a lot of vit A and too much can be toxic. I use NutraSea brand fish oil. It has one of the highest concentrations of EPA and DHA and is available in gelcap or liquid form. Liquid is not bad as it is lemon flavoured; you only get a "fishy" taste if you burp it up later! Per 1 tsp. serving: • 5000mg herring oil • 1500mg total omega-3s • 775mg EPA • 500mg DHA • 225mg other omega-3s Now, a "theraputic" dose is 3000-4000mg each day. For me, that was 1 tsp morning, after work when I got home and at dinner. It isn't the cheapest brand out there but if you like to shop around you can find stores that do sell it cheaper than others. My triglycerides were quite high, HDL down, LDL elevated as well. After a few months the levels were back into a "normal" range. Even my doctor was shocked and, like you, he did not want to put me on a statin drug (they can have nasty side effects!) unless absolutely necessary. The other part of the equation is diet. Eating fatty foods is not a problem unless you already have a predisposition to high cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol does not impact blood cholesterol but again, if you have a medical history of elevated lipid levels, then you'll want to watch things. Otherwis, try to keep the sugars to a minimum especially the refined "white" crap; likewise, try to avoid the starchy carbs such as white flour, pasta and rice. Whole grain is by far a better and healthier option. With me, I did Atkins so I'm not a fan of any heavy starches until the sugar addictions kicks in. Then it's all about the fries! Hope this helps. Cheers.

Answer 3

Natural Cholesterol Guide?

Answer 4

Check out Let's Get Well by Adelle Davis. Dr Whitaker's Guide to Natural Healing has a chapter on cholesterol. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine is also a goldmine of info.

Answer 5

Be good to your liver, you will be needing it. The most effective natural cholesterol reducer that I've seen is a combination of sytrinol and phytosterols. Source Naturals makes this combination and calls it Cholesterol Rescue.

Answer 6

There are some very good answers here, and I hope you look into trying them all. :) One more thing I'd like to add is BENECOL.

You might already have heard of it. It's sort of like margarine in texture and flavor, but it's made with "plant stanol esters." These are natural chemicals (from plants, duh) that have been proven, in extensive scientific research, to help lower your LDL (bad cholesterol). And interestingly enough, they do not lower your HDL (good cholesterol)! So Benecol is a win-win situation. :) My mom's been eating it for a few years now, and she's very pleased with the change in her cholesterol numbers. You can visit their website for more info.

Answer 7

You should consult a cardiologist. As far as I know Niacin(Vitamin B5), exercises helps to increase good cholesterol. Exercises will reduce bad cholesterol

Answer 8

Eat oatmeal and Quaker Oats... it works... I know... dropped my cholesterol by 20 points and keeps it down.

Answer 9

try lots of fish oil and psyllium before the drugs. Lots of fiber might help. Really.

Answer 10

Get flaxseed oil and add glyconutrients.

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