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Reducing LDL of 'bad' cholesterol is central to reducing cardio vascular risk. While the mainstay of doing this is dietary interventions and medication, there are some supplements which are backed by science and can contribute.
Dietary and Lifestyle changes required are detailed in these videos
It is important that LDL is treated to target. Speak to your physician about your treatment target and ensure that LDL or 'bad' cholesterol is monitored to ensure that this is at or below target.
Fish and seafood are good food sources of Omega-3, but this can be supplemented as well. It is reasonable to start with one capsule once a day with food and titrate up in consultation with a treating physician based upon biomarkers such as triglycerides, HDL, and hs-CRP in conjunction with lifestyle and dietary changes.
- Once to Twice a day dosage sufficient for most people
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- This plant-based Omega-3 supplement is ideal for vegans, providing 300mg DHA and 150mg EPA derived from algae. The fresh mint flavor makes it a pleasant addition to your supplement regimen, supporting heart, eye, and brain health.
- Once to twice a day dosage is sufficient for most individuals
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2. Prebiotic Fibre :
Nutrients which gut microbiome requires as food or 'prebiotics' include fibre ( soluble fibre, insoluble fibre, resistant starch etc ), plant polyphenols, omega 3 and plant proteins. While these can be obtained from diet, supplements can also provide these dietary nutrients . Fibre reduces cholesterol, reduces sugar, improves metabolism by feeding gut microbiome and provides satiety through bulking effects.
Dietary Sources: Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts. Green banana flour contains a high amount of resistant starch.
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Click to read study demonstrating benefits of Green Banana Resistant Starch for Fatty Liver
Click to read study published in Science Direct
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3. Probiotics: This Probiotic has shown reduction in cholesterol in scientific studies through remodelling the gut microbiome and lipid metabolism in a positive way
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Gut microbiome is modulated positively by
- Increased consumption of:
- Fermented Foods
- Fibre
- Plant proteins
- And reduced consumption of:
- Refined sugars
- Saturated Fats
- Ultra processed foods
4. Probiotics for Weight Reduction
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Click to read Scientific Study published in journal Nature
Brand: Metagenics - UltraFlora Control - 30 Capsules
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5. Berberine: This is a herb which stimulates AMP Kinase and reduces insulin resistance. It also has benefits for weight loss and lipid control. It also has anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties. Berberine aids in weight loss via various mechanisms including Gut microbiome modulationDose of berberine is one 500 mg capsule thrice a day with meals ( 1.5 gms per day )
Click here to read study published in Science Direct
7. Probiotics for Fatty Liver
Certain Probiotics have also demonstrated benefit for Liver Health. While the scientific evidence to back these probiotics appears promising, further study is required to confirm these claims. Most of the studies were conducted by the companies themselves, which introduces a risk of bias within the results.
Brand: Culturelle Healthy Metabolism, Helps Maintain a Healthy Metabolism and Supports Good Health
Click to read study published in Hepatology & Nutrition
Brand: Visbiome High Potency Probiotics, 112.5 Billion CFU Live, 60 Caps
Click to read study published in British Medical Journal for Fatty Liver