In continuing my search for ways to lower my high cholesterol naturally, I came upon the term phytosterols or plant sterols. Phytosterols occur naturally in plants (go figure) and have cholesterol lowering qualities.
According to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, “numerous clinical trials have demonstrated that daily consumption [...]
Every year, since I was 45, I have made it a point to get an annual checkup. This year I found out my cholesterol levels were really high. Specifically my LDL or low-density lipoprotein which was 196 (normal cholesterol is 99 or lower).
My total cholesterol has been going up slightly which I found out is [...]