Besides lifestyle changes, people with borderline high cholesterol may want to use some herbs and vitamins to help lower cholesterol level. There are also prescription medications to help those who have elevated cholesterol levels.

1. B vitamins

Niacin, or vitamin B3, raises HDL, lowers LDL and triclycerides and reduces risk of dying from heart disease.

Other B vitamins lowers blood homocysteine, which is another risk factor for heart disease. Some B vitamins, such as folic acid, B6, B12, can induce regression of atherosclerosis.

2. Garlic

Garlic contains antioxidants that prevent LDL from oxidization. It mildly lower blood pressure and inhibits blood clog formation.

Garlic also lowers LDL and triglycerides and raises HDL. It inhibits the manufacture of cholesterol in liver too.

3. Soy

Soy products reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, reduce atherosclerosis and increase elasticity of arteries. Soy also facilitates LDL metabolism in liver.

To read the original article, click here. Also see Control Your Cholesterol (1) — Basics, (2) — Diet, and (3) — Other Lifestyle Changes.