To stay healthy, the cholesterol number keep below 200 mg/DL. If your cholestrol level more than that, you need cholestrol lowering drug, like Lipitor, Zocor or Pravachol. This drugs have side effects, including muscle pain, soreness, digestive problem, skin rashes and even liver damage.
But if you love "natural treatment", there are another choices that available in lis below :
Niacin
Niacin, a part of vitamin B, gathers extra "bad" LDL cholesterol in your blood and delivers it to your liver for disposal. In some studies, very significant drops in total cholesterol have been achieved with niacin.How to use:
Take up to two gram a day of an extended-release formula, but talk to your doctor to determinethe optimal dose for you. People with liver disease should avoid this one.
Read yeast rice extract
This byproduce of fermented and cooked rice contains monacolin K, a natural substand known to inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. "Since mutiple studies have shown efficacy, red yeast rice is a good first-choice supplement to discuss with your doctor," says Bauer. However, red yeast rice is not without controversy: A 2001 University of California, Los Angeles Study found that the amount of active ingredient can vary wisely from product to product despite labeled dosage, and that certain brands contained trace amounts of the toxin citrinin. Buy yours from a reputable source.How to use: Take 600 milligrams three times daily. People with hepatic or renal disease should check with their health care provider before using red yeast rice.
Psyllium
Packed with soluble fiber and commonly used to treat constipation, psyllium reduces cholesterol absoption in the intesting. Studies show that taking 5 to 10 grams of soluble fiber a day can lower LDL by 5 percent.How to use: Take five grams of psyllium seed husk (about a tesspoon) twice a day in a full glass of water. Supplemental fiber may affect the absorption of other oral medications, so ingest them at least two hours apart.
Soy protein isolate
Though researchers aren't quite sure why it works, Studies have shown that soy intake can decrease LDL by 12 percent and triglycerides by 10 percent. If you don't like soy-rich foods like miso, soy flour, tempeh and soymilk, try hiding a daily dos of a low-sugar supplemental soy protein ina yummy fruit smoothie. Make sure to get a soy isolate, which has undergone a process to remove most of the fat and carbohydrates but leaves protein intact.How to use: Recommended dosage is about 50 grams a day (a glass of soymilk has about 10 grams, ½ cup of tofu has 20 grams).
Omega-3 fish oil
While fish oil has been touted as a panacea for everything from depression to ulcers, researches found that it also regulates cholesterol. Fish oils can decrease triglycerides and LDL and increase HDL, in part by reducing liver production and the relase of VLDL (very-low-density lipoprotein, one of the three major types of lipoprotein).Artichoke extract
Artichoke extract works by increasing bile production in the liver, which in turn increases cholesterol excretion—meaning that any excess is eliminated rather than absorbed. Artichoke extract is an exciting complementary therapy for the prevention and treatment of arteriosclerosis and cornoary heart disease.How to use: Take 500 milligrams three times daily.
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