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Lowering Cholesterol
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Maximal doses of rosuvastatin are more effective than maximal doses of atorvastatin in lowering direct LDL cholesterol and small dense LDL cholesterol, according to a report in the February 1st issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
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It is a proven fact by the scientific community that garlic is good for lowering cholesterol and preventing blood clots, much like Omege-3 fatty acids. The controversy lays with how to take garlic.
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[S]ome products have come on the U.S. market claiming to be effective at lowering cholesterol, but often these products use policosanal manufactured from beeswax. Like octacosanol, this form of policosanal is not supported by research as being effective at reducing cholesterol.
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Fruits and vegetables such as apples, citrus fruit, berries, carrots, apricots, cabbage, sweet potatoes are high in soluble fiber and pectin both shown to be helpful in lowering cholesterol. At least five servings a day is recommended to benefit the full effect.
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