cholesterol management
If you have health problems, in addition to a quality multi-vitamin and pharmaceutical grade fish oil, consider the following options. Always consult your medical provider before using supplements for medical problems.
CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT
Lowering Trigylcerides
Both fish oil and carnitine supplements are effective in lowering triglycerides:
Phytosterols
These are plant steroids that can block your absorption of cholesterol. The good news is they can lower LDL cholesterol by 5 to 10 percent. The bad news is that they also block your absorption of antioxidants such as lycopene, lutein, and other fat-soluble nutrients. Because of this, we don't yet know the long-term effects of taking phytosterols as therapy.
Raising HDL
Tocotrienols have been shown to increase HDL levels. In contrast,
alpha tocopherol alone has been shown to lower HDL levels and likely
should be avoided. You can discover more about tocotrienols at
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