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There are many natural alternatives to statins that people can use to lower cholesterol. Some people are unable to tolerate the side effects that they experience from taking statins. A substance found in sugar cane, called policosanol, has done well in clinical trials, working better than most prescription drugs at lowering cholesterol and also protecting against blood clots.¹ Red yeast rice works similar to statin drugs; it reduces the amount of cholesterol that the liver produces.² The Mediterranean diet has shown to reduce cholesterol levels because many of the foods contain natural cholesterol lowering properties, such as: fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, olive oil, fish, and wine.³ Guggulipid, an herb from India, has proven to lower cholesterol and it lowers triglycerides.⁴

Fast Facts:

• If you quit smoking, start exercising, lose weight, and adapt an overall healthy lifestyle, you may see improvements in your cholesterol levels.
• Omega 3 fatty acids and fish oil supplements are widely used for many health conditions, including lowering cholesterol.⁵
• Speak with your physician before taking any supplements or beginning any alternative statin treatments.

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