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high cholesterol - Definition:
(Source: MedicineNet Nutrition Glossary)
Niacin or nicotinic acid, one of the water-soluble B vitamins, improves all lipoproteins when given in doses well above the vitamin requirement. Nicotinic acid lowers the total cholesterol, "bad" LDL-cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, while raising the "good" HDL-cholesterol level.
There are two types of nicotinic acid: immediate release and timed release. Most experts recommend starting with the immediate-release form; discuss with your doctor which type is best for you.
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About high cholesterol
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Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that the body needs to function normally. Cholesterol is naturally present in cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscles, skin, liver, intestines, and heart. The body uses cholesterol to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help to digest fat. It takes only a small amount of cholesterol in the blood to meet these needs. If a person has too much cholesterol in the bloodstream, the excess may be
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Natural Remedies for high cholesterol
(By Sharon Montes, M.D.
Source: WholeHealthMD)
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Keep in mind that supplements have to work with changes in diet and exercise to achieve the best effect for controlling cholesterol. It's always difficult for anyone to take anything, medicines or supplements, for a condition that has no symptoms. This probably explains why so many people stop their cholesterol medications after a year or so. Start on a program that combines supplements with lifestyle changes. Then, after three or four months, check your cholesterol levels again. You'll probably be very pleasantly surprised by the result. In fact, tape the result to your refrigerator for your family to see. Or to a prominent spot on the office bulletin board.
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Irvingia Gabonensis (bush mango)
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150mg twice daily before meals.
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phytosterols
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Take 200-250 mg three times a day, with meals.
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psyllium
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1 tbsp powder dissolved in a glass of water or juice twice a day
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niacin
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500 mg 3 times a day
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policosanol
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10 - 20 mg per day
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Further Reading on high cholesterol
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High Cholesterol - Overview (
WebMD
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What is high cholesterol ?Cholesterol is a type of fat. Your body needs it for many things, such as making new cells. But too much...What is high cholesterol ? Cholesterol is a type of fat ( lipid ...You...
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High Cholesterol - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
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The goal in treating high cholesterol is to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.Most people need to adjust...The goal in treating high cholesterol is to reduce your chances of...
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Cholesterol Management: Overview & Facts (
WebMD
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Do you have high cholesterol ? It’s a silent health risk that can be deadly. Here’s what you should know about good and bad...
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Move Over Cholesterol (
WebMD
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...any substance getting a worse rap than cholesterol ? After all, how many people do you...measured, to see if it’s too high . Second, we can often lower it (as...Homocysteine metabolism,
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Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) Diet for High Cholesterol - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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People have varying degrees of success in lowering their cholesterol by changing their diets. People who have high cholesterol ...have varying degrees of success in lowering their cholesterol by...
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High Cholesterol : How a Dietitian Can Help - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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...in diet and nutrition,particularly for promoting general health and treating conditions,such as high cholesterol . A dietitian can...general health and treating conditions, such as high cholesterol .
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Type 2 Diabetes: Supplements Overview (
WebMD
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An overview of supplement treatment for Type 2 Diabetes...not have any symptoms. Over time, the high blood glucose levels caused by diabetes can...delayed by keeping blood glucose, blood pressure,
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High Cholesterol : Eating Fish and Fish Oil - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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...to help lower triglycerides. Fish oil supplements can lower triglycerides but do not help lower cholesterol . Fish Eating fish may...can lower triglycerides but do not help lower cholesterol . Fish...
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Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) Diet for High Cholesterol - Overview (
WebMD
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People have varying degrees of success in lowering their cholesterol by changing their diets. People who have high cholesterol ...have varying degrees of success in lowering their cholesterol by...
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High Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines Based on Risk Categories - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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...start taking medicine right away or whether you can first try lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol . Your doctor will use...you can first try lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol . Your...
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Niacin for high cholesterol (
MedicineNet
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Cholesterol guidelines (
MedicineNet
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National Cholesterol Education Program (
MedicineNet
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