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Exploring Supplements for Managing Cholesterol Levels Effectively

In this session, we discuss supplements like niacin, omega-3, plant sterols, soluble fiber, and red yeast rice that may help control cholesterol levels. It emphasizes consulting healthcare professionals due to potential interactions and suitability concerns for individual health conditions.

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  • If you're concerned about cholesterol and are looking for supplements that may help manage it, there are several options worth considering. Here are some supplements that are commonly recommended to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels:

    1. Niacin (Vitamin B3): Niacin can help increase HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides1.

    2. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids can help lower triglycerides and may offer modest benefits in raising HDL cholesterol2.

    3. Plant Sterols and Stanols: These can help lower LDL cholesterol by blocking its absorption in the intestines3.

    4. Soluble Fiber: Supplements like psyllium can help reduce LDL cholesterol by binding cholesterol in the digestive system4.

    5. Red Yeast Rice: Contains compounds similar to prescription statins and may help lower LDL cholesterol5. However, it's important to use these products under a healthcare provider's supervision due to safety concerns.

    Before starting any supplement regimen, it's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional, as supplements can interact with medications and may not be suitable for everyone.

    Footnotes

    1. Guyton, J. R., & Bays, H. E. (2007). Safety considerations with niacin therapy. The American Journal of Cardiology, 99(6), 22C-31C. PubMed ↩

    2. Mozaffarian, D., & Wu, J. H. Y. (2011). Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease: Effects on Risk Factors, Molecular Pathways, and Clinical Events. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 58(20), 2047–2067. PubMed ↩

    3. Gylling, H., Plat, J., Turley, S., et al., (2014). Plant sterols and plant stanols in the management of dyslipidaemia and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis, 232(2), 346–360. PubMed ↩

    4. Anderson, J. W., Baird, P., Davis Jr, R. H., Ferreri, S., Knudtson, M., Koraym, A., Waters, V., & Williams, C. L. (2009). Health benefits of dietary fiber. Nutrition Reviews, 67(4), 188-205. PubMed ↩

    5. Li, Y., Jiang, L., Jia, Z., Xin, W., Yang, S., Xu, J., & Shan, L. (2014). A systematic review of red yeast rice: an alternative to statins for lowering cholesterol in patients intolerant to statins. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 21(2), 256-261. PubMed ↩

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