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Dr. David Becker talks about Supplements

December 8th, 2011
  • Red yeast rice can help lower your cholesterol. However, if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery or a stent, it might not be right for you- you may need a statin
  • Do not take a statin with your red yeast rice
  • Fish oil may be a good supplement to take, but check out the kind you are taking- pharmaceutical grade fish oil with lots of DHA and EPA is best
  • Supplements are not regulated, and it is hard to know if your brand is a good one
  • Other supplements such as garlic and poliscosinol,do not help lower your cholesterol
  • Vitamin D is a good supplement and recent information suggests it may help your heart
  • Do not “supplement” your diet with red wine to help lower your cholesterol- if you like a glass of wine please enjoy it, but it probably does not do much for your cholesterol
  • A good diet like that of Change of Heart means that you do not need many supplements- you will get your nutrients from your diet
  • Red yeast rice may be helpful if you cannot take statins because of muscle aching
  • Use supplements with your doctor’s advice and consent!

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