We confer with a functional medicine NP for our yearly check-ups She is the first person to recommend a 1/2 dose per week of aspirin to lower my husband’s cholesterol. I know aspirin can make your stomach bleed, so we are hesitant and looking for safer options for both of us. I cannot take red yeast rice, as recommended by my acupuncturist, unfortunately. Thanks so much!
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1/2 aspirin per week for reducing cholesterol
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Red yeast rice is highly beneficial, but if you cannot take that, you might choose to use other supplements such as berberine, plant sterols, and garlic, all of which can modulate healthy cholesterol levels. It’s also important to note that regular exercise, a whole-foods, plant-based diet low in sugar and processed foods is essential. Best!
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I encourage you to work with your healthcare practitioner to make an informed decision about what’s best for you given your whole health history and priorities at this time. Best!
I take Praluent injections to control cholesterol and it works well but it cause
itching and swelling at the injection site, do you think Red yeast rice or berberine
will work for me?
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I would encourage you to talk with your physician about the research on use of both or either of these supplements for your hypercholesterolemia. Some physicians will use a combination of both medication and nutraceuticals for the layered benefit in patients with very high cholesterol. Here are a few research articles that review the benefits of these supplements on cholesterol levels:
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