Cholesterol Drug Alternatives

My prior post showed the dangers of statins used to lower cholesterol and that there were other alternatives to use. I am not a doctor so I cannot say to stop taking medications. I just wanted to let people know that statins are not a one pill cure all with no side effects. Well, I wanted to share alternatives using natural methods of lowering cholesterol and triglyceride.

One of the best ways to lower your cholesterol and triglycerides is to change what you are eating. As I stated in earlier postings, a diet containing high carbohydrates can cause high cholesterol and high triglycerides. By eliminating grains, sugars, and starches from what you are eating, you can lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. I have witnessed this with my own very eyes. A friend had some blood work done two months ago and the reading were: cholesterol: 237, triglyceride: 300, fasting blood sugar: 225. After just two months of going on a low carb lifestyle the readings were: cholesterol: 187, triglyceride: 100, fasting blood sugar 135. All of this was without taking statins. There are other testimonials out there that prove that the low carb diet does work and improves blood chemistries. The low carb diet that my friend and I are using is the Page diet. There are other low carb diets out there but this one is great.

Another way of lowering cholesterol and triglycerides is by using natural supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids. One of the best in the market is Res-Q 1250. There are other great fish oils out there other than Res-Q 1250 but you have to make sure that the products don't contain heavy metals, solvents, and other contaminates. The key ingredients for the fish oils are EPA (Eicosapentanoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid). It is these componenets in the fish oil that lowers cholesterol.

There are other natural supplements such as red rice yeast and virgin coconut oil. Do some research on these to get a better understanding that statins and drugs are not the only ways to lower your cholesterol and triglycerides. As I stated before, one of the best sources for this information is on www.mercola.com.

Another thing to note. Stop using hydrogenated oils, margarine, and trans-fats. These items are not natural and will promote high cholesterol and triglycerides. Did you know that in some European countries, hydrogentated oils are listed as a poison? If you are going to use fats and oils, use raw (unpasturized) butter, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, and cold pressed virgin coconut oil from fresh coconuts.

To get the best cholesterol and triglyceride lowering effect, a change in eating lifestyle is the best. Take my challenge of going on the Page diet and see if you improve on your cholesterol and triglyceride readings.