Cholesterol is carried in the bloodstream to various body tissues to be used, stored and excreted. These particles are called lipoproteins and are either considered bad (LDL - low-density lipoprotein) or good (HDL - high-density protein).
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the "bad" form of cholesterol and is carried into the blood. It is the main cause of harmful fatty buildup in arteries. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. Millions of people have elevated LDL blood cholesterol levels, one of the key risk factors for heart disease.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol and carries blood cholesterol to the liver to be eliminated. HDL helps prevent bad cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.
Policosanol or Red Yeast Rice are known cholesterol supplements are known to assist in lowering cholesterol levels.
Policosanol
Policosanol, a natural, safe supplement derived from sugar cane, is one of the more successful substances that benefits those suffering from high cholesterol. It works by helping the liver control production and breakdown of cholesterol to help maintain proper cholesterol levels.
Red Yeast Rice
Red Yeast Rice results when yeast (Monascus purpureus) grows on rice, and is served as a dietary staple in some Asian countries. Red Yeast Rice inhibits cholesterol growth and acts as a mild aid for gastric problems (indigestion, diarrhea), blood circulation and spleen and stomach health.
