How can women aged 50 and older manage cholesterol levels with supplements?
How Can Women Aged 50 and Older Manage Cholesterol Levels with Supplements?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Help lower triglycerides and improve lipid profiles. A 2017 review in JAMA Cardiology confirmed their benefits for managing cholesterol (Buchowski et al., 2017).
Fiber: Reduces LDL cholesterol. A 2018 review in Current Atherosclerosis Reports found that dietary fiber helps lower cholesterol levels (Kranz et al., 2018).
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Can improve cholesterol levels. A 2017 study in American Journal of Cardiology found that niacin helps increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol (Rader, 2017).
Plant Sterols and Stanols: Reduce LDL cholesterol. A 2019 review in Journal of Lipid Research found plant sterols and stanols effectively lower cholesterol levels (Ras, 2019).