== Symptoms ==* Can be associated with #REDIRECT [[HypothyroidismHypercholesterolemia]]. == 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. == Warnings == == References == {{headers}}
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