ConditionsHeart Health & Cholesterol: Evidence-Based Supplement Guide
What works, what does not, and what is dangerous. Reviewed by theAvelor Research Team.
4 supplements reviewedPubMed citedDrug interactions checked What Works (Evidence-Based)
IS lovastatin. Works but only 2 of 7 products passed testing. NEVER combine with statins.
Plant sterols/stanolsGrade A
Lowers LDL by 5-15%.
Modestly lowers total and LDL cholesterol.
Effective Dose
3.5-4g EPA+DHA
Only concentrated Rx fish oil lowers triglycerides. OTC supplements don't have same evidence for cardiovascular events.