Posted Thu, 09 May 2024 19:56:33 GMT by
Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful​

Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements may help, too.​

If you're worried about your cholesterol level and have started exercising and eating healthier foods, you might wonder if a dietary supplement could help. With your doctor's OK, here are some cholesterol-improving supplements to consider.
 
Cholesterol-improving supplement What it might do Side effects and drug interactions
Berberine May reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol and triglycerides May cause diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea or vomiting; may cause harm to babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Fish oil May reduce triglycerides May cause a fishy aftertaste, bad breath, gas, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; may interact with some blood-thinning medications
Flaxseed, ground May reduce LDLcholesterol May cause gas, bloating or diarrhea; may interact with some blood-thinning medications
Garlic May slightly reduce cholesterol but studies have been conflicting May cause bad breath, body odor, nausea, vomiting and gas; may interact with some blood-thinning medications
Posted Fri, 10 May 2024 08:19:04 GMT by
Thanks for the information. Supplements to lower cholesterol are useful and helpful, but only in conjunction with a proper diet and exercise regimen and routine. I take natural supplement for cholesterol, for 30 days I really noticed positive dynamics in reducing cholesterol.

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