Drugs vs. Supplements

By CutYourCholesterol August 2, 2023 Supplements Sub Topic 0 Comments

	Average cholestrol reduction (percent)	Average LDL reduction (percent)	Average HDL increase (percent)	Average triglyceride reduction (percent)	Best for	Potential side effects
Drugs
Bile acid sequestrants	Up to 15	15-30	5	Variable;may raise level	Lowering LDL	Gastrointestinal complaints
Fibrates	Up to 20	variable to 15-20 decrease	5-20	20-50	Lowering triglycerides and raising HDL	Gastrointestinal complaints,increased risk of gallstones
Nicotinic acid	Up to 20	20-30	15-35	20-50	All lipid abnormalities	Flushing, liver damage (in sustained-release form), gout, gastrointestinal complaints
Statins	Up to 40	20-60	5-15	10-40	Lowering LDL;Zocor (sim-vastatin) is also approved for raising HDL	Liver damage,muscle weakness loss of libibo
Supplements
Chromium	Not significant	Not significant	Not significant	17	Lowering trgiyoerides	None
Fish oil	12	17	Not significant	36	Preventing LDL oxidation and improving heart function	Has blood-thinning properties; use with care if you'retaking other blood-thinners
Gulgulipid	25	17	Not significant	18	Lowering LDL and triglycerides	Gastrointestinal upsel, nausea,headache, diarrhea
Pantethine	13.5	13.5	10	13-30	Lowering LDL and tnglycerides and raising HDL	None
Psyllium	7	7	Not significant	Not significant	Lowering LDL	Bloating, gas,and abdominal diseamfort
Red yeast rice extract	16-20	21-25	Lass than 25	6-15	Lowering LDL and triglycerides	Gastrointestinal discomfort, rash, headache

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