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Symptoms

• Can be associated with Hypothyroidism.

Home remedies

• Walnuts have been shown to aid in the lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and the C-Reactive Protein (CRP). CRP was recently recognized as an independent marker and predictor of Heart Disease.
• A clinical trial showed that red yeast rice lowered bad cholesterol as effectively as a prescription statin.
• Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day, any Chronic cholesterol is cured. As per information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
• The conditions of diabetes, high cholesterol and fatigue have all been improved through the biological and nutritional mechanisms provided by routine consumption of pine pollen.
• One medium pear has 5 g of dietary fiber, much of it in the form of pectin, which helps flush out bad cholesterol, a risk factor in Heart Disease.
• Flavonoids in dark chocolate are the same chemicals found in red wine, which has also been found to lower LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins, “bad” cholesterol) levels as well as exert a protective effect against coronary Heart Disease. In addition to this, one-third of the fat content found in chocolate is in the form of stearic acid. Although it is a saturated fat, stearic acid exerts a neutral effect on cholesterol levels; that is, while it does not appear to raise cholesterol levels in some studies, it does not appear to lower them either.
• Onions helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent bone loss, reduce Airway Inflammation and conatin cancer-fighting enzymes.
• Macqui berry helps regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels by encouraging healthy blood flow, preventing cholesterol oxidation, and discouraging plaque buildup in the arteries.
• Pterostilbene is a powerful antioxidant found in blueberries. Scientists are buzzing about its amazing cancer-fighting and cholesterol-lowering ability.
• Milk Thistle has been explored high cholesterol.
• Krill oil and fish oil are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a new study has found that krill oil might fight high cholesterol more effectively than fish oil.
• Taking yogurt that contains Lactobacillus acidophilus and a combination of Enterococcus faecium and Streptococcus thermophilus seems to lower cholesterol for people with borderline to moderate high cholesterol levels.
• A 2006 study found that rats fed acetic acid for 19 days had a significant reduction in total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
• phytonutrients in paprika may help raise good cholesterol.
• Phytonutrients in Beans lower cholesterol.

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.