How Did You Lower Your Cholesterol Without Statins?

5 Responses to “How Did You Lower Your Cholesterol Without Statins?”

1. Anonymous Says:
   December 1st, 2009 at 2:23 am

   I would never consider statins unless my cholesterol was over 400, and even then, probably not. The saturated fats are the good fats. The bad fats are the trans fats and the poly unsaturated fats. These are fake fats that your body creates defective structures and compounds, from.
   SUGAR AND HEART DISEASE Most fat in our bodies and in the food we eat is in the form of triglycerides (three fatty acid chains attached to a glycerol molecule). Elevated triglycerides in the blood have been positively linked to proneness to heart disease but these triglycerides do not come directly from dietary fats: they are made in the liver from any excess sugars that have not been completely burned. The source of these excess sugars is any food containing carbohydrates, but particularly refined sugar and processed carbohydrates. Refined sugar and other refined products were virtually unknown in the human diet before 1600 and never used in great quantities before the present century. In 1821 the average sugar intake in America was 10 pounds per person per year; today it is 170 pounds per person per year. As the consumption of sugar has increased so have all civilized diseases. We need foods that are whole, not skeletonized and denatured. Sugar, especially sucrose and fructose has been shown to shorten life in numerous animal experiments. Excessive use of sugar is associated with a rise in blood cholesterol, rise in triglycerides, increase in adhesiveness of the blood platelets, increase in blood insulin levels, etc. Numerous studies have positively correlated sugar consumption with heart disease. These results are far more positive than any of the studies linking heart disease and saturated fats. Moderate use of natural sweeteners is found in many traditional societies. We therefore recommended you satisfy your sweet tooth by eating fully ripened fruit in season and a limited use of natural sweeteners high in vitamins and minerals such as raw honey, dehydrated cane sugar juice (Sucanat) and maple syrup. Avoid all refined sugars including table sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, fructose and large amounts of fruit juice.
   Did you know that those on a restrictive carbohydrate diet, almost always lower their cholesterol levels to the “old” standards. The new standards are promoted by the drug companies to increase their profits. They have to keep lowering the levels because cholesterol levels are inconsequential in heart disease. 50% of all heart attack deaths, occur in patients with low cholesterol.
   Pharmacist who’s life was almost ruined by Lipitor

2. Cran Juice Says:
   December 1st, 2009 at 2:59 am

   Eating foods high in fiber lower cholesterol naturally by taking it out of the body. That’s why they say to eat Cheerios to lower LDL. This is a reason why it’s important to eat cereal for breakfast. Most (adult) cereals have less sugar and are higher in fiber. Go for anything with at least 3g fiber per serving. Other foods with fiber are anything whole grain/whole wheat.
   Eating other healthy foods like fruits and vegetables also have fiber. Apples are a good source of fiber in fruits. Dark leafy greens are a good source of fiber in vegetables. Not to mention you’d be getting more nutrients, making you consume less fatty foods anyway.
   Exercise also helps lower LDL and raise HDL, but as you’ve mentioned you’re already doing that :)

3. Cathy Says:
   December 1st, 2009 at 5:47 am

   Hi:
   My doctors were talking about putting me on cholesterol medicine when I was 45 as my numbers kept inching up and had risen to 210. I did not want to take statins! What worked for me was drinking an aloe vera supplement. Four months after I started the aloe vera, I had my blood work done and the total cholesterol number dropped to 185 and the “bad” cholesterol dropped 19 percent. I hadn’t increased my exercising or done anything else different. There are a lot of foods and herbs that researchers have shown lower cholesterol naturally. Check out the website below to get details on ways to improve your cholesterol without drugs.
   All the best, Cathy

4. Deborah O Says:
   December 1st, 2009 at 10:08 am

   Lowering fat and eating more fiber are both good, but there are different types of fat and different types of fiber. Some lower cholesterol and some don’t. If you just lower fats than you may be lowering good fats that will actually work to lower levels of bad cholesterol and raise levels of good cholesterol (which fights bad cholesterol) -cut out all hydrogenated oils and most saturated fats. Consume polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Read this article http://www.ehow.com/how_4792656_control-cholesterol-part-fats.html for exactly how fats impact cholesterol. Also, read parts 2-4 for what to look for in fiber, suger, and carbs.

5. Isa Says:
   December 1st, 2009 at 2:32 pm

   We are all agreed: the cholesterol found in the blood is made largely in the liver from fats in the diet. It is also believed that cholesterol is produced in the arterial walls themselves. But the main source and the one that we can to a great extent control is fat in our food.
   A low-fat diet is essential. Garlic every day can also help.

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