By Eileen Renders
If you like thousands of others cannot tolerate the side effects of Statin drugs to lower the “bad” cholesterol due to elevated Liver enzymes, weakness in the arms, etc., there are ways to take control naturally if your cholesterol is not overwhelmingly high, such as in some individuals with a genetic inheritance.
Let’s take a brief look at cholesterol before moving forward to understand cholesterol.
There are basically two types of cholesterol. These are referred to as lipoproteins. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), they are Low-Density cholesterol and are often referred to as “bad cholesterol.” It makes up most of the body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol raise the risk of heart disease and stroke.
HDL (high-density cholesterol). Often referred to as “good cholesterol” absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the Liver. The liver then flushes the HDL from the body.
With too much LDL cholesterol in the body, it can build up and adhere to the walls of the arteries of your blood vessels.
Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy. The combination of high levels of triglycerides with low HDL and/or high LDL cholesterol can increase your risk for health problems, such as heart attack.
Plaque (such as buildup on a heart valve) is made up of cholesterol deposits. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time.
Natural remedies for those without genetic or abnormally high cholesterol may include this;
Institute a routine of exercise for at least 30 minutes for at least 3 times a week
Purchase a bottle of Red yeast Rice capsules (Standardized) made in the US and take 2 capsules a day. Statins are made from Red yeast rice, after they break down its molecular structure, and synthesize it for manufacturing as a medication with a label.
For those with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol, and if you have a good drug plan do this;
See your Family doctor and ask him to prescribe Praluent from your Pharmacy.
It is a twice-a-month pen injection of either 75 or 150 mg, depending on how high one’s cholesterol is. This will require blood work before your doctor will prescribe it.
To date, there have not been any serious side-effects in the majority of people.
It is strongly recommended before taking any Supplements or Herbs to obtain your Doctor’s approval. Any information found in a Research article is not meant to be a substitute for your doctor’s recommendations. Certain conditions and or medications could cause a negative reaction.
Eileen Renders is a retired Nutrition Counselor, Health Research writer, Author, and
Publisher with more than a Dozen published titles on www.Amazon.com She founded the First “Wellness” Center in Atlantic County in 1995 and was a provider for Cigna and United Healthcare. She can be reached at (609)-335-1973.
