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Phytostanol Margarine for Lowering Cholesterol?

Elevated serum cholesterol and, in particular, LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C) are important risk factors for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Does phytostanol and phytosterol-enriched margarine help lower cholesterol levels in user and non-users of statine medication?

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Red Yeast Rice Revisted for Lowering Cholesterol

Red yeast rice is an increasingly popular dietary supplement which is used by people who have elevated cholesterol levels.  In fact, in 2006, American consumers spent $17 million dollars on this dietary supplement.  It has been used as an herbal medication in China for centuries. Statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are currently the most effective

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