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Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?
My girlfriend was telling me about Bergamot natural supplement for lowering cholesterol. Has anyone tried this? I have been on a low dose statin for 3 months and are getting muscel/joint pain. Looking for a natural alternative?? Currently taking Coq10 and red yeast rice as well as other supplements.
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Thank you.
I am aware of citrinin that can be found in some red yeast rice so I buy the type that is (supposed to be) citrinin free. My own doctor is fine with me using it. I have always told him about it.
A friend of mine is taking Bergamot instead of statin due to all the side effects of statins. I am waiting to hear from him after his blood tests since he switched.
Interested to know if you have tried Bergamot?
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2 ReactionsI started a supplement called Durable Heart that has citrus Bergamont. My cardio doc is on board since I couldn’t tolerate statins or Repatha. I have not had a lipid test since starting it. My doctor said wait for my eating habits to get back to baseline after the holidays!
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4 ReactionsI couldn’t take statins and Zetia wasn’t doing it alone. Red Yeast Rice has an ingredient similar to statins so I am not sure about if it would still cause myalgia. I am in Repatha and great for cholesterol but I hate the side effects. I may not continue.
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1 ReactionBergamot has been very effective for me.
Taking red yeast rice isn't great. It's essentially an unregulated form of a statin. Potential for the same side effects without the upside. Try the citrus bergamot
The Durable heart supplement got my numbers down significantly! I’m continuing to take it. They have one called Complete that had the red yeast rice but I am holding off on that due to its similarity with statins. There’s is free of citrinin.