Though medications are often the best way to control high cholesterol, experts say that there are some natural alternatives that can help lower cholesterol as well. WebMD experts offer this list of nine supplements and foods that have been found to affect cholesterol levels. The list, they say, may be a good starting point for discussing adding natural remedies to a medically supervised cholesterol-lowering regimen.
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