How to Lower Bad Cholesterol Levels – Naturally!

Lowering bad cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes as well as many other serious health risks. Let’s take a look at some proven natural foods and nutrients which lower bad cholesterol.

Policosanol – a natural extract from bees wax and sugar cane which has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels as well as raise HDL (good) cholesterol. More importantly policosanol has been proven to be free of side effects, unlike the statins.

Guggulipid Extract – an ancient herb from India recently shown to lower cholesterol levels as well as reduce triglyceride levels, another important risk factor for heart disease.

Green Tea – green tea is widely used for many medicinal purposes, and has been shown to reduce triglycerides as well as LDL cholesterol, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Green tea also has antioxidants that can prevent heart disease, cancer and other illnesses.

Beta Sitosterol – Found naturally in soybeans, wheat germ and corn oil, this plant compound has a similar structure to cholesterol and as such can help stop the absorption of cholesterol in the body. Studies also point to its anti-cancer and immune boosting effects.

Fish Oil – With its high Omega 3 Fatty Acid content, fish oil can significantly lower cholesterol and fat levels as well as promote heart health and cardiovascular fitness.

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