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Article #109: Herbs To Lower Cholesterol Naturally

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Herbs to lower cholesterol are a fairly in the blood. Garlic helps reduce LDL and
new science. Increased LDL cholesterol triglyceride levels in the blood. It also
has become a major health issue in prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol
today's society. Due to this, many people as well. It has been shown to lower
are searching for new ways to lower cholesterol levels by around 12 percent.
cholesterol naturally. Natural Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
supplements to lower cholesterol are This is another traditional Ayurvedic
often preferred to their drug herb that has been used for centuries. It
counterparts because of fewer has been used to treat many
contraindications and side effects. cardiovascular conditions. It has shown
As research on cholesterol and promise as a herbal supplement to lower
triglycerides increases the number of cholesterol in the coronary artery
potential treatments may increase as preventing build-up.
well. On the timeline of herbal and Coriander (Curcuma longa)
traditional medicines, research on herbs This herb has great antioxidant
that lower cholesterol is very young and properties and has been used to treat
still developing. Research is still being high cholesterol as well. It works by
conducted on each remedy and, as results blocking the absorption of cholesterol in
come in, the treatments will be refined. the intestines. The cholesterol is
While most of the herbal treatments are converted into bile acids and these acids
safe and are beneficial for other reasons are then excreted.
as well, it is wise to consult a Some of the other herbs that have been
physician to have cholesterol levels found beneficial in lowering cholesterol
checked before and during any treatment Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum),
program. artichoke (Cynara scolymus), holy basil
Natural Herbs To Lower Cholesterol (Ocimum sanctum), and alfalfa (Medicago
Guggul or Mukul Myrrh Tree (Commiphora satina)
mukul) The Use of Herbal Supplements to Lower
Guggul is the yellowish resin produced by Cholesterol Levels
the stem of the mukul myrrh tree. This Increasing levels of LDL cholesterol have
Indian herb has been used in Ayurvedic people scrambling to find natural ways to
medicine for centuries and is gaining lower cholesterol. Researchers are
popularity as a supplement to lower working on finding new ways to lower
cholesterol levels. It appears to cholesterol with natural herbs. These
increase the uptake of cholesterol by the herbs offer safer, and yet still
liver and also assist with breaking down effective, methods for lowering
LDL. Studies have shown a potential cholesterol than many prescription drugs.
decrease of 10 to 27% in cholesterol Although these treatments are generally
levels with the use of 25 mg of safe, as with any new treatment regimen,
guggulsterone (the active ingredient in it is important to consult with a
guggul extract) three times daily. physician to monitor the program. These
Garlic (Allium sativum) herbs offer an option to lower
Garlic has been used for thousands of cholesterol naturally and may be an
years as a flavoring for foods and important part of any daily supplement
recently has shown promise as a plan.
supplement to reduce cholesterol levels Alien writes for Herbal remedies .






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