By Emily Morris
 All you have to do is turn on the TV and youll know that millions of people have a cholesterol problem. Major drug companies cant seem to advertise their pharmaceuticals enough! However, if the idea of spending loads of money on prescriptions every month isnt something you enjoy, it might be time to look for another, healthier solution.
You might have also noticed that Statin Drugs have come under a negative light in some studies. Its known that they deplete body levels of Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) which is something your heart needs in order to function correctly. They can also deplete other critical nutrients from the body, and sometimes lower good cholesterol as well. Sure, you can supplement with Co-Q10 pills, but thats even more money out of your pocket! So aside from all the expense, do you really want to risk these negative effects?
The good news is, you can lower your cholesterol naturally, and inexpensively through food. You may have seen the claims on famous products like Cheerie-os and Quaker Oats , that soluble fiber combined with a low saturated |
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By greenherbal11
 High cholesterol is no longer a disease that only men need to be concerned with, it is one of the most likely causes of heart disease for many. The only way to find out if you have high levels of cholesterol is to get your doctor to test your blood. Cholesterol is measured by its concentration in your blood and a dangerous cholesterol reading (A cholesterol reading of over 240) is generally an indication that you have too much of the bad and the ugly.
There are many herbs that are said to be natural remedies for lowering cholesterol. They can be found in any natural market or on many sites online. They are often not expensive and can go a long way in helping you lower your cholesterol in a natural way. Often there are other ingredients contained in a supplement which you are considering, so be sure you speak to your health care provider to ensure that all ingredients will safely interact with any other type of medication you may be taking at present.
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By Nick Mutt
 Are you suffering with high blood cholesterol level? In addition to proper medication, diet also plays an important role in lowering high cholesterol. As soon as high cholesterol levels are found in someone without heart disease, they should begin a diet recommended by the American Heart Association that states a person should consume less than 300 milligrams of dietary cholesterol per day. They should also limit saturated fats to 10% or less of total calories and normal fats 30% or less of total calories.
Check labels and make sure you eat only foods low in cholesterol. It is not as difficult as it sounds. You just need to recognize the difference between high density lipoproteins, "good cholesterol" and low density lipoproteins, "bad cholesterol". Just take a look at the labels. Most foods that are high in saturated fats are "bad cholesterol". These are butter, greasy sauces, fatty meats, lard, etc.
What you want to do is eat only or mostly "good cholesterol". And there are lots of them. You see a lot of the advertisements in your grocery store about low cholesterol |
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