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== Symptoms ==
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#REDIRECT [[Hypercholesterolemia]]
* Can be associated with [[Hypothyroidism]].
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== Home remedies ==
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* 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]].
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* A clinical trial showed that red yeast rice lowered bad cholesterol as effectively as a prescription statin.
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*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.
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* 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.
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* 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]].
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* 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.
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*Onions helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent bone loss, reduce [[Airway Inflammation]] and conatin cancer-fighting enzymes.
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* Macqui berry helps regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels by encouraging healthy blood flow, preventing cholesterol oxidation, and discouraging plaque buildup in the arteries.
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*Pterostilbene is a powerful antioxidant found in blueberries. Scientists are buzzing about its amazing cancer-fighting and cholesterol-lowering ability.
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* [[Milk Thistle]] has been explored high cholesterol.
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*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.
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== Warnings ==
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== References ==
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[[Category:Diseases]]
 
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[[Category:Cardiovascular disease]]
 
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Latest revision as of 01:21, 15 September 2012