Red Yeast Rice – Lowering Cholesterol Naturally


For those who have been advised to lower their cholesterol, but are concerned about the serious side effects associated with taking statin drugs (e.g. liver dysfunction, muscle atrophy, memory loss, etc.), clinically proven natural alternatives are available. The Chinese condiment Red Yeast Rice, for example, was judged by the Physician’s Desk Reference On Nutritional Supplements to “significantly reduce total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and total triglyceride concentrations, compared to a placebo.”

Lower LDL the Natural Way
High cholesterol levels specially LDL cholesterol is damaging to health and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. There are many drugs on the market to lower cholesterol levels but all these drugs have the potential to have side effects, some of which can be serious. Luckily there are many natural products which have been shown to target LDL levels and help lower them to healthy levels.

Benefits of Dark Chocolate For Heart Health
We’ve always thought chocolate was bad for us! It turns out that dark chocolate made from unprocessed cocoa, contains high amounts of flavonoids and phytochemicals. In this article I’ll share some scientific studies in where we can see that dark chocolate is actually good for the heart, if the process is based on maintaining the high level of antioxidants.

Power Fruits
There has been a lot of buzz lately about “power fruits.” These are fruits that are recognized as having significant health benefits in their countries of origin. The “power fruits” are: goji berry or wolfberry, mangostene or mangosteen, and pomegranate.

An Overview of Heart Diseases
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. It is a major cause of disability. Nearly 700,000 individuals die of heart disease in the United States each year. This means that heart disease accounts for roughly 29% of all deaths in the United States each year. Heart disease is an umbrella term that encompasses several more specific heart conditions. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease. This can lead to heart attack.

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