| Vitamins & Fruits |
What
experts say about these vitamins for high cholesterol |
| Interested in using herbs instead? See our article Natural Remedies for High Cholesterol for the full details. |
| Vitamin
D |

Population studies seem to show that a lower level of vitamin D
increases the risk of developing high cholesterol.
Vitamin D
has many essential functions in our body that are still being uncovered today. It's a vitamin worth taking.
Dose:
Take 400 to 1,000 IU daily.
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| Multivitamin |
Helpful
Consider taking a high-potency
multivitamin supplement
daily. This
will ensure your body is getting most of the necessary vitamins and
minerals (in case it may be deficient in your diet).
There are practically no side effects or dangers from taking
multivitamins.
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Vitamin
E &
Vitamin C
(Antioxidants)
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Helpful
These two antioxidants help to
prevent
the cholesterol from oxidizing resulting in
damage to the blood vessels.
Dose: Take 400 IU of vitamin E and at least 500 mg of vitamin C daily.
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| Zinc |
Helpful
Zinc
seems to lower the "bad" cholesterol and increase the "good"
cholesterol. We need more clinical research before we can suggest
taking a higher dose for treating high cholesterol.
Dose:
The dose used in the study is 50 mg daily.
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Berry
Fruits
(Antioxidants) | Helpful
There are many other berry fruits such
as acai and pomegranate
that contain powerful antioxidants. These and other fruits should form
a part of your diet as well.
Not into eating fruits? How's about blending a fruit drink or a
smoothie?
It's like getting it at Jugo Juice or Booster Juice except yours
will be loaded with all your essential antioxidants (not to mention
saving you money as well).
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