Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
Cholesterol leads to plaque build-up and clogging of the arteries, which can
accumulate over time from improper diet, lack of exercise, and genetics. Elevated
cholesterol levels are a sign for a possible heart attacks, but your risks can be
reduced by improving your nutrition and workout program.
Healthy Cholesterol Levels:
Total Cholesterol: < 200mg/dL
LDL Levels < 100md/dL
HDL Levels > 40mg/dL
Try adding these natural products daily:
Niacin/Vitamin B6
Lowers LDL and raises HDL cholesterol.
Recommended dosage: 100mg daily
L-Carnosine
An amino acid found naturally in the body, this antioxidant supplement helps to
rejuvenate cells and protect them from premature aging.
Recommended dosage: 500mg – 1,000mg daily
Fruits and Fruit Juices
The phytonutrients in fruits are powerful antioxidants. Look for low sugar choices.
Best Choices: Pomegranates, Blueberries, and other fruits ending in “berry.”
Shitake Mushrooms
Speeds up the processing of cholesterol in the liver and boost the immune system.
Recommended dosage: ½ -1c daily
Exercise
Work up to 45 – 60 minutes at least 4 times a week. Get a clean bill of health from
your doctor before beginning.
Take your pulse before you exercise and then immediately upon stopping. Repeat
every 5 minutes until your pulse has returned to your pre-exercise level. When your
heart rate returns to its pre-exercise level within 5 minutes of stopping you know you
and your heart are in good shape.
Always check with your doctor or cardiologist when putting together a program that
includes both natural supplements and traditional western medicine.
This article was adapted from Dr. Gary Null’s, “Natural Remedies to Treat and
Prevent Heart Disease.”
accumulate over time from improper diet, lack of exercise, and genetics. Elevated
cholesterol levels are a sign for a possible heart attacks, but your risks can be
reduced by improving your nutrition and workout program.
Healthy Cholesterol Levels:
Total Cholesterol: < 200mg/dL
LDL Levels < 100md/dL
HDL Levels > 40mg/dL
Try adding these natural products daily:
Niacin/Vitamin B6
Lowers LDL and raises HDL cholesterol.
Recommended dosage: 100mg daily
L-Carnosine
An amino acid found naturally in the body, this antioxidant supplement helps to
rejuvenate cells and protect them from premature aging.
Recommended dosage: 500mg – 1,000mg daily
Fruits and Fruit Juices
The phytonutrients in fruits are powerful antioxidants. Look for low sugar choices.
Best Choices: Pomegranates, Blueberries, and other fruits ending in “berry.”
Shitake Mushrooms
Speeds up the processing of cholesterol in the liver and boost the immune system.
Recommended dosage: ½ -1c daily
Exercise
Work up to 45 – 60 minutes at least 4 times a week. Get a clean bill of health from
your doctor before beginning.
Take your pulse before you exercise and then immediately upon stopping. Repeat
every 5 minutes until your pulse has returned to your pre-exercise level. When your
heart rate returns to its pre-exercise level within 5 minutes of stopping you know you
and your heart are in good shape.
Always check with your doctor or cardiologist when putting together a program that
includes both natural supplements and traditional western medicine.
This article was adapted from Dr. Gary Null’s, “Natural Remedies to Treat and
Prevent Heart Disease.”
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