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Hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol is a condition developed when the levels of cholesterol in the blood become too high. Heart diseases, heart attacks and strokes have a higher risk of occurring with high levels of LDL cholesterol. Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries caused by the LDL levels narrowing the arteries. LDL cholesterol affects the lining of blood vessels and by building up in the arteries walls. Lowering cholesterol levels becomes imperative in this case.
A natural and effective method to lower your cholesterol levels is through cholesterol lowering herbs. These herbs can, in most of the cases provide the desired results. Vitamin B3 – also known as Niacin – is effective when it comes to lowering cholesterol levels because it reduces LDL cholesterol by 10 to 20 percent but it also increases HDL cholesterol by 15 to 30 percent and it dramatically reduces lipoprotein.
Artichoke leafs
Artichoke leaf is another herb that helps lower cholesterol levels. This herb works by limiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. Artichokes are also known to contain cynarin that supposedly increases bile production in the liver and speeds the flow of bile from the gallbladder, which together increases the excretion of cholesterol.
Plant stanols and sterols
Plant stanols and sterols are naturally occurring substances that are found in some plants. Stanols can also be found in dietary supplements or are added to margarine, dressings and orange juice. Plant stanols help reduce cholesterol – it has been shown through recent researches. Plant stanols are similar in structure to cholesterol and help when it comes to block absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.
Garlic
In order to maintain a healthy balance with vitamins, one must keep in mind that herbs are as well as a good diet to keep the arteries smooth as well as clear. The ultimate herb that lowers cholesterol is garlic. Its antioxidant activity protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation
Guggul
Guggul is a herb that comes from India and is a cholesterol lowering herb which has been the basis of Ayurvedic medicine for over two thousand years to control cholesterol through its active ingredient guggusterone. Guggusterone helps increase the rate at which the liver takes up and breaks down LDL cholesterol from the blood.
Soy products
As a substitute for meat, one can consume soy products because of their cholesterol lowering properties, and they also enhance liver metabolism of LDL cholesterol.
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