Policosanol, and gugguls... didn't do much for me.
I am now using high dose inositol, and hoping that will be better.
But you know, alot of the "hype" about cholesterol is exaggerated by the
drug manufacturers. The new drugs in the pipeline are HDL raisers.. the LDL stuff is not working well.
Preventing LDL oxidation by using antioxidants also offers protection. The LDLs are only harmful if they are oxidized by free radicals. People with extremely high cholesterols (over 300) are exceptions, and do need aggressive treatment.
Niacin is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Merck is coming out with a new
long acting niacin with an additive to prevent the flushing.
People who use niacin have the benefits of improving HDLs as well, but you
should have liver function tests before starting, and at least twice a year while using.
You can read more at the website The Cholesterol Myths.
http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm
I have watched this movement grow over the years...and there are other
interesting thought provoking links on that page now.
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