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Return To Supplements Article Archive   Lowering High Cholesterol Through Herbs And Supplements By Jean Helmet In order to lower your cholesterol levels, there are a few tips on using natural products. These are as it follows: Before starting any natural method to lower cholesterol, it is very important that you talk to your doctor Make sure that your doctor knows what supplements you are taking. Bring to your next appointment a filled supplement diary to help your doctor keep track on your intake. If you have any questions about your medication always speak with your doctor. Do not discontinue any medication to lower cholesterol Vitamin B3 or Niacin Vitamin B (also known as niacin) is often used to lower cholesterol levels. More specific, it appears that niacin helps increase HDL cholesterol levels while lowering LDL cholesterol. Recent studies have shown that niacin raises the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL) by 15 to 35 percent while lowering the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) by 10 to 20 percent and triglycerides by 20 to 50 percent. Vitamin B has shown to also lower the level for another risk factor - atherosclerosis (lipoprotein A). Niacin can be found available as a dietary supplement or in prescription. Even though niacin it can also be found as a dietary supplement, it has been recommended by the American Heart Association that it only be used in the prescription form of niacin. Niacin should not be used to lower cholesterol levels mainly because of its side effects, unless under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. Some known side effects are: increasing the effect of high blood pressure medication, indigestion, gout, liver inflammation, raising high blood sugar, diarrhea, and nausea. One of the most common side effects of high-dose niacin is a widening of blood vessels which generally leads to skin flushing or hot flashes. Most people notice this side effect when they initially start taking niacin. Taking niacin with meals may lessen the flushing. There are concerns that combining niacin and a statin (a common drug to lower cholesterol) could result in a serious condition called rhadomyolysis. It is recommended that these two should not be combined unless under the supervision of a physician. Artichoke leaf In order to lower cholesterol there are some researches that suggest that artichoke leaf extract (also known as Cynara scolymnus) may actually help. Artichoke leaf extract may work by simply limiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. It is believed that cynarin increases the bile production in the liver and speeds the flow of bile from the gallbladder. Artichokes contain this certain compound, and its intake may increase cholesterol excretion. Jean Helmet is a content editor who focuses on a wide array of niche health topics. Her latest website - Natural Cholesterol Supplement focuses on cholesterol as a whole, and in particular, a natural product our editors personally use with excellent health results known as - Cholest-Natural Be sure to check out our cholesterol product of choice, it is the natural supplement we use and recommend to friends and family, and have done for over 3 years. keywords: Lowering high cholesterol Magnesium Sulfate

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