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How it all works: Cholesterol Reduction SupplementsFor many people, cholesterol can be a hidden health problem. While people who are overweight have the greatest risk of high cholesterol and its the health problems that come with it, even outwardly healthy people may have dangerously high cholesterol. When you hear about high cholesterol, this typically refers to your body's total cholesterol level. Cholesterol actually comes in two main forms, LDL and HDL. LDL cholesterol is the cholesterol that can block arteries, causing serious health problems. HDL cholesterol has beneficial effects; studies have shown that people with high HDL levels have a lower heart attack risk then people with lower HDL levels. HDL helps remove the more dangerous LDL cholesterol from your body. A diet that contains large amounts of leafy green vegetables and fruit can help to raise your “good” cholesterol, while meat and dairy products tend to raise levels of “bad” cholesterol. Natural and herbal cholesterol products tend to focus on helping the body eliminate LDL cholesterol from the body. This is usually through the use of ingredients like niacin, red yeast rice, and policosanol, an ingredient derived from sugar cane. More effective herbal products also work to promote higher levels of HDL in the body, usually with plant-based ingredients called sterols. Similar to the effects of eating a healthy diet high in vegetables and fruits, concentrated blends of sterols help the body to raise its HDL and eliminate LDL from the bloodstream.
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