what's the best herbal products to reduce bad cholesterol?

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment for High Cholesterol Levels: -

1.PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA 30X
2.PHOSPHORUS 30X
3.CHOLESTERINUM 30X
Three Drops Each in a sip of water half hour before meals thrice a day always take them on an empty stomach. And avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while you are taking any Homeopathic remedy. Please keep me posted about your progress. Absolutely no side effects or complications.

Take Care and God Bless!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Cinnamon lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as normalizing blood sugar. Studies conducted by the Department of Agriculture used one, two or six grams of cinnamon. It's a matter of experimentation to discover how much an individual might need. Good luck and be well. Kelley

Answer 4

I have found New Sun to be the best herbal company around; They have some fantastic products to help with cholesterol and blood pressure. I'm enclosing a link below so you can check it out.

Answer 5

The best natural means of dealing with high cholesterol is to pick the right parents. Other than that, exercise and a balanced diet are the only other safe measures you can undertake without the advice of a physician. Although some herbs have been shown to affect high cholesterol, their effects are extremely varied. And all herbs are just as hazardous as prescription medicines. Surely you don't think that just because they're "natural" they don't have side effects, some of which are more dangerous than those of prescription medicines? The biggest danger of all is when you self-medicate with these potent natural substances, not knowing how much to take, when to take it, how to prepare it for taking it, how to avoid interactions with other medicines - which interactions can and do kill quite a few of your fellow human beings! Wanna REALLY do something smart about high cholesterol? Talk to your physician about what you should do - and ask for a referral to a consulting dietician.

Answer 6

ABAFNC provides you with the best answer. I have been taking supplements for the past 12 years, flaxseed, fish oil, vitamin c in high doses, grape seed and eat plenty of tuna fish. It goes on and on and on. I have not had a cold or the flu during that time. I watched my wife take a flu shot and still get the flu. She doesn't believe in taking vitamins or supplements. My cholestorol level runs at 172 total and my HDL is 65.

Answer 7

I take 3 natural supplements for cardiovascular health( along with the many other health benefits that accompany them)(including cholesterol reduction, blood pressure reduction)
and they areodorless Garlic soft gels( b/w 500-1000mg a day), flush free niacin(500mg) and Flax seed oil gel caps (fish oil caps and Omega 3 gel caps also serve the same purpose).
Flax seed/omega-3/fish oil have other health benefits as well:
http://www.flaxfood.com/benefit.htm

flush free niacin benefits:http://www.doctorstrust.com/item/DT1781-2.html

Garlic benefits:http://www.healthcastle.com/garlic-heart.shtml

Answer 8

Are you confused about good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, good fats and bad?

No wonder. So many myths surround the subject of cholesterol. Did you know, for instance, that cholesterol is not inherently bad for you? In fact, when combined with another lipid, triglyceride, it forms some of your body’s most important building blocks, structuring cells and forming natural steroid hormones. It also manufactures Vitamin D, which controls calcium absorption, protects your bones and raises energy levels.

And did you know that that 80% of the cholesterol in your body doesn’t come from the food you eat? It’s produced in your liver. This means that boosting your liver health is the most important thing you can do to protect against bad cholesterol—the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that carries cholesterol into your bloodstream and, in excess, can lead to clogged arteries.

When your liver is in balance, it produces more of the good kind of cholesterol—(HDL) or high-density lipoprotein, which carries LDL cholesterol out of the bloodstream, thus protecting the arteries from buildup. How much “good” and how much “bad” cholesterol your body produces depends on one thing: how well your body metabolizes fats.

Cholesterol Protection is a nourishing blend of herbs that supports your body’s ability to do just that. It helps support proper liver function, balance bile secretion and normalize the total cholesterol levels in your blood. Along with eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet, Cholesterol Protection gives you the extra help you need to keep cholesterol levels in check.



Tips for Lowering Cholesterol
Cholesterol levels in the blood rise slightly with age,
and women generally have a higher HDL cholesterol level than men. Cholesterol levels can also run in families. Besides monitoring your cholesterol levels, it’s important to follow a healthy ayurvedic diet and daily routine to enhance fat metabolism. Here are some tips.

Avoid eating fermented foods such as alcohol or vinegar. Avoid foods that contain chemicals, preservatives, additives, artificial flavors and colors. These can damage the liver’s efficiency.
Eat a high-fiber, vegetarian diet rich in fresh fruits,vegetables (especially leafy greens), nuts, whole grains, and whole cereals such as oatmeal to lower cholesterol.
Limit fat in your diet, but don’t try to cut it out completely. Focus on reducing saturated fats, such as butter, coconut oil and the fat in red meats. Avoid all transfats, including hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils found in margarine and in most processed breads, crackers, cereals and desserts.
Choose fresh foods cooked with small amounts of unsaturated fats such as organic olive oil.
Include more walnuts in your diet. Some studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
Season your meals with turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel and clove, as these improve fat metabolism. Use Calming Vata, Cooling Pitta or Stimulating Kapha Spice Mix to correct any existing imbalances.
Research indicates that eating coldwater fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can lower triglyceride levels and improve heart health. Other sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed, walnuts, soybean oil, cod liver oil, and fish oil. Be careful to choose mercury-free fish and fish oils.
Avoid carrying excess body weight, especially when the fat is concentrated around the midriff. Exercise regularly
and drink plenty of warm water throughout the day to help flush out toxins.
Take one teaspoon of psyllium husk in a cup of water each night, or include high-fiber bran in your diet.
Avoid excessive salt in your food

Answer 9

Below I have pasted some if that I found very helpful for me. There is a lot of good dietary info and I'm sorry I pasted so much but there is a lot of good stuff! Check the link at the bottom for more info as well.

"Diet. When it comes to cholesterol management, the goal of your diet should be to create a healthy balance of fats. Read more about good fats, bad fats.

* Supplement your diet with mercury-free high-quality fish oil, which is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
* When cooking, use a healthy saturated fat such as extra virgin organic coconut oil. Healthy amounts of saturated fat can help maintain your cholesterol at optimal levels.
* As a healthy snack alternative, choose sprouted nuts and seeds that are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids.
* Incorporate ground flax meal into your favorite recipes, since it’s a great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and fiber.
* Eat more wild-caught salmon and minimal-mercury tuna. Remember to only choose wild fish. Farm-raised fish contain very little omega-3, since they are fed land-based diets devoid of omega-3. Fish obtain ample amounts of omega-3 naturally through their wild diet.
* Use monounsaturated olive oil and vinegar for a healthy salad dressing.
* Instead of table salt, use Himalayan salt. It re-mineralizes the body with 84 minerals and trace elements essential to good health.

Foods to AVOID when treating cholesterol imbalance:

* Avoid “low-fat” or “fat-free” versions of all foods. Check the labels very carefully. While they may be fat free, the odds are high that they are loaded with refined sugars, unhealthy additives, and fat substitutes. These can actually have the opposite desired effect by increasing your bad cholesterol level, rather than reducing it.
* Completely eliminate trans fats from your diet. Avoid margarine and other butter substitutes. Check food labels carefully before purchasing food items. If you see the words “partially hydrogenated” or “hydrogenated”, then simply put the product back. Trans fats increase bad LDL cholesterol levels and lowers good HDL cholesterol levels, putting you at risk for heart disease and other degenerative chronic disorders.

Other foods to AVOID:

* All simple or refined carbohydrates (white flour, white rice, white bread, pasta, cookies, cakes, crackers, processed snack foods, etc.)
* All foods containing refined sugar or artificial sugar-substitutes such as Aspartame and Splenda®,etc. Instead, choose a healthy sweetener like Xylosweet.
* Alcoholic beverages
* Limited cheese and wine
* Fungi such as mushrooms
* Pickled foods
* Sweetened, pasteurized fruit juices, since they spike blood sugar levels too rapidly. Drink unsweetened, freshly squeezed juices in moderation.
* Carbonated soft drinks that cause blood pH levels to become acidic
* Bottom crawlers, such as oysters, clams, and lobster that may contain toxic levels of mercury
* Deep-sea fish such as tuna, mackerel, and swordfish that may contain toxic levels of mercury. Choose minimal-mercury tuna instead.
* Farm-raised fish that contain PCBs and not enough omega-3 essential fatty acids, due to their land-based diets. Choose wild-caught salmon instead.
* Nitrites found in processed foods such as hot dogs, lunch meats, and bacon
* Monosodium glutamate (MSG) found in many foods as a flavor enhancer
* Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils found in many processed foods, deep-fried foods, fast foods, and junk food. Read more about trans fats.
* Limit caffeine intake. While moderate amounts of caffeine may be beneficial, excessive consumption of caffeine can disrupt the body’s systems."