Statins do lower LDL levels, but they do not have a huge effect on small, dense LDL particles. Niacin improves the size and functionality of HDL and LDL particles, as well as lowering triglycerides. Sustained-release can cause liver hurt but the incidence of adverse effects on the liver for immediate-release is much, much lower.

The side effect profile for statins has been grossly underestimated. Most people don’t realize that when a drug company tests a new statin, they pre-test a large number of people first. All those that suffer an adverse reaction are eliminated at that point. The clinical studies are then performed on those who didn’t suffer a reaction in the “pre-test”.

Reducing cholesterol intake is one way to lower cholesterol. A better way is to reduce the intake of refined carbohydrates. Comsumption of refined carbohydrates increases the release of insulin into the blood, which leads to increased cholesterol synthesis in the liver and cells of the body. Also, when cholesterol intake is reduced, either by eating less or impairing the absorption, the body simply manufactures more. Studies performed on people strictly following a low carbohydrate eating plot demonstrate the although cholesterol intake can be much higher, the resulting serum cholesterol is often lower.

Each natural remedy helps a bit and you may have to take several.

The effectiveness of any cholesterol-reduction therapy varies considerably between individuals. The nutrients we recommend have not only been shown to lower cholesterol, but also protect against cardiovascular disease by other mechanisms such as inhibition of cholesterol-oxidizing free radicals and abnormal blood clots inside arteries (thrombosis).

The following nutritional supplements offer synergistic benefits to help dietary modification to reduce total serum cholesterol and elevate HDL cholesterol:

Policosanol, take one tablet twice per day with meals: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Or Sytrinol, one capsule twice daily. Note:Do not take if it causes your cholesterol to drop below 180 mg/dL
Fiber, 4 to 6 grams before any high-stout meal.
Chitosan, three to six 500-mg chitosan capsules and one 1000 mg ascorbic acid capsule right before a high-stout meal.
Niacin, 1500 to 3000 mg a day (if tolerable). Consider flush-free niacin (inositol hexanicotinate) to avoid a “red face.”
Artichoke extract, 300 mg, 3 times a day.
Garlic, 600 to 48000 mg a day.
Curcumin, 900 to 1800 mg a day.
Gugulipid, 140 mg 1 to 2 times a day.
Green tea, 750 mg a day of green tea, 93% polyphenol extract.
Perilla oil, 6000 mg a day. We suggest taking six 1000-mg gel caps daily. If triglycerides are high, consider taking 4-8 softgels of fish oil (EPA/DHA).
Vitamin E, 400 to 800 IU daily
Soy protein extract, 2 heaping teaspoons (5 to 6 grams) of soy powder daily. Soy powder can be easily dispersed and has a light peanut butter taste. For those who want to avoid powders, consider taking one-five capsules of the Ultra Soy Extract (40% isoflavones) daily.
Selenium, 200 to 600 mcg daily.
Herbal Cardiovascular Formula, two-six capsules daily with food in divided doses.

Link to full protocol below.

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