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Herbs for High Cholesterol

High cholesterol levels can negatively impact the body. As bad cholesterol levels rise, plaque builds up in the bloodstream, causing blood clots that can lead to stroke. Bad cholesterol is referred to as LDL ( low-density lipoprotein); good cholesterol is called HDL ( high-density lipoprotein). By incorporating some mild, easy-to-find herbs into your daily diet, you can significantly reduce your bad cholesterol levels in a few months.

  1. Alfalfa

    • Alfalfa works to stop your body from absorbing cholesterol, thereby preventing it from entering the bloodstream. This focuses mainly on the blockage of bad cholesterol, while not having much of an effect on good cholesterol. Eating too much alfalfa can damage red blood cells, so stick to about 120g per day. Heat-treated alfalfa works best to block bad cholesterol, and after about eight weeks of use, your cholesterol levels should be noticeably lower.

    Garlic

    • Garlic has a number of health-promoting properties, including lowering cholesterol levels. Garlic contains high amounts of sulfur, which works to balance cholesterol levels by lowering bad serum levels and raising good cholesterol levels. Garlic breaks down the plaque buildup that causes blood clots and stroke. Increase your daily intake of garlic as much as possible by adding it to entrees, salads, and bread. Garlic pills are also a healthy alternative.

    Psyllium

    • Psyllium is very rich in soluble fiber, which works to break down cholesterol and prevent plaque buildup in the bloodstream. By adding 5 to 10g of psyllium to your daily diet, you can lower your overall cholesterol and LDL levels within a few months. Adding oat bran to a diet rich in psyllium can produce more effective results.

    Red Yeast Rice

    • Red yeast rice is another herb that will significantly lower cholesterol levels. It contains monacolin K, which prevents the liver from producing cholesterol. Consuming about 1.2g of red yeast rice per day will reduce bad cholesterol levels while increasing good cholesterol levels within the first three months of use.

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