If you have high cholesterol, what is the best natural cholesterol lowering supplement to take?

It’s a question many people ask themselves when they start paying attention to what is going in their bodies.

There are a lot of supplements on the market that claim they can help lower your cholesterol levels.

Not all of them work, though.

We’ll talk about what makes a good natural supplement and how to find one that works for you!

What is the best natural cholesterol lowering supplement?

Supplement	May help with	Side effects
Green coffee bean extract	Reduce total cholesterol[1] Decrease LDL cholesterol	Nervousness Restlessness
Niacin	Lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein.	Itchiness Feeling flush This happens more often when people take a lot of this to lower their cholesterol.
Garlic	Reduce cholesterol	Bad breath Body odor Nausea Vomiting Gas May interact with some blood-thinning medications
Berberine	Reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides	Diarrhea Constipation Gas Nausea or vomiting May cause harm to babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Green tea	Lower LDL cholesterol	Nausea Vomiting Gas Diarrhea May interact with blood-thinning medications
Plant stanols and sterols	Reduce LDL cholesterol, especially for people who put on cholesterol easily	Diarrhea
Fish oil	Reduce triglycerides	Fishy aftertaste Bad breath Gas Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea May interact with some blood-thinning medications
Flaxseed	Reduce LDL cholesterol	Gas Bloating Diarrhea May interact with some blood-thinning medications
Psyllium	Lower triglycerides Reduce total cholesterol	Pee often Constipation

Conclusion

Before taking any medicine, ask your doctor. Write in a diary so you can show the doctor and pharmacist. Bring all the medicines and supplements to your next appointment.

Supplements are just one part of your total care plan. They are called “supplements” for a reason. Supplements should only be taken as part of a larger effort to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.

Diet, regular exercise, weight loss, and meds prescribed by your doctor should be the other parts of your plan.