Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Posted by pammy6248 @pammy6248, Mar 26, 2025

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.

Thanks
Pam

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rochelle369 | @rochelle369 | Apr 11, 2025

In reply to @rochelle369 "You may want to read this - https://files.nccih.nih.gov/s3fs-public/Red_Yeast_Rice_11-30-2015.pdf" + (show)

Thank you.

johnsonje62 | @johnsonje62 | Apr 12, 2025

In reply to @rochelle369 "Thank you." + (show)

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.

katrina23 | @katrina23 | Jan 5 8:47am

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?

con123 | @con123 | Jan 6 7:27am

I 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!

loyd1957 | @loyd1957 | Jan 7 12:14pm

I 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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