How to Lower Your Cholesterol Simply

In this article I would like to talk about several different tips, tricks, and tactics that almost everybody can use to dramatically and substantially lower your cholesterol fairly easily.

Having high cholesterol is particularly troubling for many Americans but luckily there are several things you can do to help lower your cholesterol without turning to expensive prescription drugs. Of course there are certain circumstances where your only choice is to turn to those prescription drugs and you should certainly and definitely discuss that option with a doctor before doing anything else including any of the tips in this article.

The first thing to explore is garlic. Most people don't realize what medicinal effects garlic can have on cholesterol but it can be downright amazing. All it takes is one clove of fresh garlic a day which is roughly the equivalent of a 900 mg capsule of garlic taken in supplemental form to lower a person's cholesterol by nearly 10%. That's huge! Many people may find it difficult to incorporate a clove of garlic into their daily diet but it really isn't all that hard and most people are surprised to find out that garlic doesn't have a very strong or noticeable taste at all.

The next thing to think about is oat bran. Just one bowl of oat bran a day can have dramatic effects very quickly. Some studies have shown that a bowl of oat bran eaten every day can lower cholesterol by 5 to 6%. While not quite as dramatic as garlic, it is still nothing to shake a stick at.

Next you should consider something called niacin. 500 mg of niacin taken three times a day can reduce cholesterol by anywhere from 20% all the way up to 30%. Your doctor should definitely do liver function tests before you take niacin and you shouldn't take it if you have arthritis or diabetes or if you have had stomach ulcers in the past. You should talk to your doctor before engaging in any of these tips but especially talk to them before doing this one.

Finally consider diet combined with daily exercise. I don't think it should come as any big shock to you that this is the most effective tip of them all. Low calorie diets are certainly preferred here and if you can have a 20% fat diet that's even better. Combined with a diet, you should also exercise for as little as 30 minutes a day and this can include anything as simple as walking all the way up to something more strenuous like bike riding, jogging, or swimming.

So there you have several very simple tips that you can use to easily and quickly lower your cholesterol without turning to expensive prescription drugs. As I mentioned earlier, you should consult your doctor before doing anything when it comes to cholesterol.

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