Cholesterol Lowering Supplements - Are They Effective?

Posted by on October 4th, 2008 at 05:00pm

Cholesterol lowering supplements are often to be associated with terrible side-effects and the result of consuming such supplements are usually thought to be negative instead of being good. However, the use of such supplements with a good, healthy diet and a lifestyle of exercise can actually prevent the nasty side-effects associated with it. On the other hand, they can actually insure your life with good health and extend your life. Even so, we have to make it clear that cholesterol supplements come in 2 different forms, man-made and naturally.

Man-made supplements

One example of man made supplements is Statin drugs. In the medical field, Statin drugs are rather famous for being effective in lowering cholesterol, yet just like any other man-made drugs; usage of Statin drugs would result in side-effects. One of the side-effect associated with Statin drugs usage is muscle ache; when this occurs, it is advised that you inform your doctor as soon as possible. Another more serious problem associated with Statin drugs is that it may cause slight kidney dysfunction thus it is advised that when a person is into a drug therapy involving any kind of Statin drug, he or she should also partake Co-Enzyme Q10 as an additional supplement to replenish for the enzyme that is being used up when using Statin drugs.

Natural supplements

On the contrary, natural supplements that help reduce cholesterol can be easily found in the market and do not have any side effects associated with them. Policosanol, a pure extract of sugar cane wax is deemed one of the most effective cholesterol lowering supplements in the world today. It is able to increase the amount of HDL (good) cholesterol and lower the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol naturally without any side-effects and has been said to outperform the man-made drugs in the market.

Green tea extracts have similar properties associated with Policosanol, so does Beta Sitosterol. Beta Sitosterol, found in soybeans and corn oil is thought to have anti-cancer and immune boosting properties too!

Guggulipid extract, from an ancient herb in India is also one the many natural solutions to high cholesterol problems. Used in India to treat a variety of sicknesses, it has also proved to be exceptionally effective in helping one reduce his or her cholesterol level. Just like Policosanol, Guggulipid extracts have proved to be even better than most man-made prescriptions in the market today.

In conclusion, cholesterol lowering supplements need not necessarily be harmful when consumed, but are effective to a large extent. However we have to choose for ourselves the right type of medication we are to take. Also, it is advised that you first seek advice from your physician before using any particular medicinal product that helps in lowering your cholesterol.

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