Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Posted by pammy6248 @pammy6248, Mar 26 10:58am

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 | 18 hours ago

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 | 2 hours ago

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.