Are They Effective Alternatives to Statin Drugs?
Cholesterol is a lipid (a fatty substance) that forms part of the outer lining of cells in animal bodies. In humans, cholesterol also appears in the blood circulation. Over the past several decades, a connection has been established between elevated levels of cholesterol and strokes, heart attacks, and other problems. As a result, much research has been done into methods of controlling cholesterol levels by means of diet and exercise, and with the addition of various supplements to lower these levels. Several natural nutrients have been shown to equal or outperform the statin drugs in reducing high cholesterol by lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol, as well as in lowering triglycerides (blood fats). Triglycerides act with cholesterol to form blood plasma, and they are not affected by the statins. Let’s examine some of the natural cholesterol lowering supplements that are generally known to have no adverse side effects. • Green tea extract. Green tea
