We’ve had a ‘natural statin’ all along.

When it comes to keeping our cholesterol in check, many of us look for natural options that are affordable, accessible and still surprisingly effective. And one remedy that's gaining traction is red ...

Red yeast rice may help lower mild to moderate cholesterol, but check with your healthcare provider first before trying it. Safety and quality can vary, so choose independently tested products. Side ...

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PHILADELPHIA -- Two years ago, Chuck Jones of Yardley, Pa., had high cholesterol, but his medicine caused severe leg cramps that routinely ruined his sleep. Since participating in a clinical trial of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A regimen of supplements and lifestyle coaching is just as effective as statin medication for reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol, and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read your response to a recent question regarding drugs to reduce cholesterol levels. In your response, you talked about the risks of taking niacin and its potential side effects.

A new study reveals significant variability in the pharmaceutical-technological quality of red yeast rice supplements, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read your response to a recent question regarding drugs to reduce cholesterol levels. In your response, you talked about the risks of taking niacin and its potential side effects.

Q: I read that red yeast rice is a natural substance to lower cholesterol. Is this better than taking a prescribed medication? A: In order for a prescribed medication to get FDA approval there must be ...