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	from Cathy Wong There are many natural alternatives for high cholesterol, such as nutritional supplements and herbs. Some of them are promising, while others are potentially risky. This week, find out which to consider and which to avoid.

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Which Herbs and Supplements Work for High Cholesterol?
Many supplements are claimed to lower cholesterol, but there's often more hype or clever marketing than evidence behind them. Here are four of the more popular and tested natural remedies...read more

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		Do Statin Drugs Lower CoQ10 Levels? Some research suggests they do How to Raise Your HDL ("Good") Cholesterol Ways to Boost Your Good Cholesterol Tips on Lowering Your Intake of Unhealthy Fats Simple tips you can try Cinnamon for Cholesterol? Learn about cinnamon's health benefits Browse Conditions and Natural Remedies Search for conditions and their remedies CoQ10: What You Need to Know Heart-healthy nutritional supplement? A-Z Herbs & Supplements Browse herbs and supplements

Facts About Red Yeast Rice
Red yeast rice is a popular nutritional supplement for high cholesterol, but it's not without controversy or risk. Two months ago, the FDA issued a warning about certain brands of red yeast rice because they contained lovastatin, which is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in prescription drugs such as Mevacor. The problem is that red yeast rice naturally contains lovastatin. Find out more about red yeast rice...read more

What You Should Know About Policosanol
Policosanol is a sugar cane-derived dietary supplement touted as a natural remedy to lower cholesterol. But does it work? And more importantly, is it safe? Find out more about what it is and how (and if) it works...read more

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