HOME REMEDIES FOR CHOLESTEROL

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Some common Home Remedies for reducing Cholesterol

Guggul, also known as Guggulipid, is a standardized extract from the Commiphora mukul tree, which is native to India. Research has shown that by increasing the breakdown of LDL cholesterol in the liver, it can lower LDL cholesterol levels by 25-35%. Guggulipid can also lower total cholesterol by 14-27%, triglycerides by 22-30%, and increase HDL cholesterol by approximately 20%.

Intake of half teaspoon of Psyllum husk(Ishabgul) herb with milk at bedtime helps in control the level of cholesterol.

Take the diet in excess quantity of fibres are present which will give relief from hogh blood cholesterol.

Yogasanas like ardhamatsyaendrasana, shalabhansan, padmasana and vajrasana will give relief after few days.

Take 2-5gm of sunflower seeds with water also reduce the level of high blood cholesterol. Ginger reduces the level of cholesterol.

Terminalia arjuna (Arjun) The bark of arjun tree is useful as an anti-ischemic and cardioprotective agent in hypertension and ischemic heart diseases. It reduces the level of triglycerides and cholesterol and has been reported to enhance the synthesis of LDL-apoprotein (apoB); inhibits the oxidation of LDL and accelerates the turnover of LDL-cholesterol in liver. This enhances the elimination of cholesterol from the body.Arjun is usually available as a single herb or in combination with other herbs like Guggul and Amla for better effect.

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Policosanol: The main benefit of Policosanol is that it appears to work by blocking the body's absorption of cholesterol. Policosanol reduced LDL cholesterol between 21.1% and 31.8% as reported in a recent study. It has also been shown in studies to normalize cholesterol, as well as, or better than statin drugs and without the negative side effects. In addition to its cholesterol reducing benefits, it also appears to inhibit the oxidation of LDL. Oxidized LDL creates a chronic inflammatory response that promotes the destruction of blood vessels.


Niacin: Niacin treatment is a natural cholesterol-lowering agent that alone has been shown to outperform prescriptive drugs in mild and even moderate cases! It helps your body to work on the cellular level and improves circulation, promotes healthy skin, and the sound functioning of your nervous system. The Niacin benefit is reducing total cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride levels, and while at the same time raising HDL levels. Niacin Cholesterol Support!


Gugulipid: Gugulipid is effective because it lowers serum cholesterol and triglycerides. Guggul contains powerful isolates known as Gugulipids and are very successful in lowering lipid levels. It also decreases the “stickiness” of platelets to further help lower your risk of coronary artery disease and strokes.


Plant Sterol Complex: Beta-Sitosterol (Plant Phytosterol) is chemically similar to that of cholesterol. Plant sterols have been shown to lower the bad cholesterol levels by reducing the absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol.