BY CLAIR WHITTY
High cholesterol levels are just one of the risk factors for strokes and heart attacks. Thankfully, in many cases you can reduce cholesterol levels with dietary and lifestyle changes and the addition of one or two supplements. This approach has worked for me in the past, but I have to keep working at it because it is so easy to fall back into bad habits. And I have done that again, but the recent campaign run by the Irish Heart Foundation, Her Health Matters, was just the trigger for me to be start again.
So I am back on the Zerochol Cardio +. I had started this earlier in the year and for various reasons I didn’t continue with my cholesterol lowering plan. I have had fantastic feedback about it since I spoke to you last and am even more encouraged to try it properly this time.
So how does Zerochol® Cardio+ help? It’s a natural and powerful supplement with 1500mg of plant sterols,2.83mg of red yeast rice extract, 15mg of CoQ10, and vitamin B1. It has been clinically proven to lower LDL cholesterol and maintain healthy heart function. The supplement’s effectiveness is due to the combined action of plant sterols and monacolin K, both of which have EFSA-approved health claims for reducing LDL cholesterol. Zerochol® Cardio+ is an easy and convenient way to keep your cholesterol levels in check. You only need two tablets per day with your evening meal. It’s suitable from age 18-70 years. If you are on statin medications consider the original Zerochol Plant Sterols instead.
For overall heart health in addition to Zerochol you should look to increase your levels of Omega-3 as they have been shown to reduce triglycerides. These are a major risk factor for heart disease. Omega 3 may help reduce cholesterol, and high blood pressure too. Increase foods rich in omega 3 especially oily fish or take an Omega 3 supplement like Eskimo Omega 3 Fish Oil.
Healthy foods include: oats, oat bran, porridge, good quality wholemeal brown bread, apples, chia seeds, flax seeds, lecithin, garlic, oily fish, nuts, cider vinegar, avocado, beetroot, hawthorn tea, and artichoke. Reduce alcohol, processed foods, saturated fat, sugar, and smoking.
These are just some of the tips and supplements to help you keep your cholesterol levels at a healthy heart number.
