When it comes to natural products and supplements, one has to realize that a lot of them (if not most) cannot be successful demonstrated to have any efficacy. We have made a selection of supplements that are either natural or of medical/pharmaceutical origin. We limited ourselves, in the natural products category, only to those that are proven to work.
The selection features:
- Niacin, to improve a person's cholesterol ratio.
- Plant sterols or phytosterols that are proven to help decrease the absorption of LDL cholesterol
- Psyllium husks, to help managing glucose peaks and cholesterol levels
- Fish oil, although the first epidemiological studies pointed to an ability to stabilize coronary plaque, there is a bit of a controversy on the subject of fish oil.
- Omega-3 supplements.
The above are the only natural products that are featured.
The selection was completed with non-natural but beneficial products:
- Ecotrin (low-dose coated ASA)
- Bayer's Health Advantage
- and Centrum
You can review the selection online
The present is for educational purposes. Natural products do not constitute or replace medication or treatment. Always consult with your physician before taking any natural products.
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Natural products should never be used as the only means to treat a serious disease such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes or hyperlipidemia. The efficacy of the few natural products that have been proven to work is too low. For instance, even plant sterols have only one tenth the efficacy of the prescribed Zetia or Ezetrol. In other words, do not stop taking your medication because you have read some "testimony" and believe the natural product will have the same effect.
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