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Home Remedies for High Cholesterol

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
February 23, 2019
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High cholesterol often is caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices like a diet high in saturated fats and lack of adequate physical activity.

Factors such as obesity, smoking, excessive drinking, aging (arteries tend to narrow with age), genetics, and certain underlying conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney or liver disease also increase the risk of developing this problem.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance present in your blood that is needed for building and maintaining cell membranes, converting sunshine to vitamin D, and other important functions.

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However, a high level of cholesterol, also called hypercholesterolemia, is unhealthy and can lead to serious and even fatal health problems. Cholesterol tends to accumulate along artery walls and increases your risk of developing heart disease.

Usually, blood cholesterol levels should remain below 200 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter of blood). It is considered borderline high when it is between 200 and 239 mg/dL, and when it increases to 240 or higher mg/dL it is regarded as high cholesterol.

Mostly, a test called lipoprotein profile is used to test the cholesterol levels in terms of total cholesterol (the sum of HDL, LDL and VLDL), HDL, LDL and triglycerides.

Of these, HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is considered good because it carries cholesterol to the liver where it can be broken down and reprocessed.

Although it is good for that reason, your body needs a certain amount of HDL to perform its function fully. Those with low levels of HDL are considered at higher risk of developing heart disease.

LDL, or low density lipoprotein, on the other hand, is considered bad. It is the cholesterol that tends to build up along the inner walls of the arteries and over time causes narrowing of these blood vessels.

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high cholestrol home remedies

Here are the top 10 home remedies for high cholesterol.

Contents

  • 1. Coriander Seeds
  • 2. Onions
  • 3. Indian Gooseberry
  • 4. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 5. Orange Juice
  • 6. Coconut Oil
  • 7. Oatmeal
  • 8. Fish Oil
  • 9. Red Yeast Rice
  • 10. Nuts

1. Coriander Seeds

Research has shown that coriander helps lower the levels of total cholesterol, LDL (the ‘bad’ cholesterol), and triglycerides. Coriander seeds also have hypoglycemic effects and can be useful in diabetes management.

high cholestrol home remedy

  1. Add two teaspoons of coriander seed powder to one cup of water.
  2. Boil the mixture and then strain it.
  3. Drink this once or twice a day. You can add milk, sugar, and cardamom to it and use it as a replacement for your regular tea.

If you do not have coriander seed powder, then simply use coriander seeds or dry roast and grind them to make the powder.

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2. Onions

Red onions are beneficial in dealing with high cholesterol. Scientists in Hong Kong found that they help reduce bad cholesterol and elevate good cholesterol levels. This, in turn, lowers the risk of developing heart disease.

  • Mix one teaspoon each of onion juice and honey. Drink it once daily.
  • Add one finely chopped onion and one-quarter teaspoon of pepper to one cup of buttermilk. Consume it on a regular basis.
  • Also include onion, ginger, and garlic in your diet.

3. Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry, or amla, acts as a natural hypolipidemic agent, which means that it promotes the reduction of lipid concentrations in the serum. A study published in the International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences revealed that this fruit has antihyperlipidemic, anti-atherogenic, and hypolipidemic effects.

high cholestrol home remedy using Indian Gooseberry

  1. Mix one teaspoon of Indian gooseberry powder, or dried and powdered Indian gooseberries, in a glass of warm water.
  2. Drink it daily in the morning on an empty stomach.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar helps lower your total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In addition, it is a great home remedy for a number of ailments including acid reflux, high blood pressure, gout, upper respiratory infections, and others.

  1. Mix one teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.
  2. Drink this two or three times a day at least for a month.

You can gradually increase the amount of apple cider vinegar to two tablespoons per glass. If you do not like the taste of apple cider vinegar, you may mix it with fresh orange juice, apple juice, grape juice, or other fruit juices.

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5. Orange Juice

Drinking three cups of fresh orange juice daily can be a great help in reducing blood cholesterol levels naturally because it is rich in vitamin C, folate, and flavonoids.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that drinking 750 mL of pure orange juice daily can increase HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and decrease the LDL/HDL ratio in hypercholesterolemic patients.

Orange juice fortified with sterols is even better. Studies have shown that about 3 grams of phytosterols a day can help lower total cholesterol by up to 11% and LDL by up to 15%. So, drink two glasses of plant sterol-fortified orange juice per day.

6. Coconut Oil

Though counterintuitive, coconut oil is considered a beneficial home remedy for high cholesterol, even though it is a saturated fat. Coconut oil contains lauric acid that helps increase HDL (the ‘good’ cholesterol) and improve the LDL/HDL ratio.

Add moderate amounts of organic coconut oil to your diet. You can have one to two tablespoons of this oil daily. Do not use refined or processed coconut oil.

7. Oatmeal

oatmeal

Enjoying a bowl of oatmeal is an easy yet effective way to reduce your cholesterol levels. It is full of soluble fiber and reduces the absorption of cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol levels.

One and one-half cups of cooked oatmeal or one cup of oat bran contain approximately three grams of soluble fiber, beta-glucan. You can also add fruits and nuts such as apples, bananas, strawberries, and walnuts to your oatmeal for added health benefits.

8. Fish Oil

fish oil

Fish oils and fatty fish such as mackerel, tuna, trout, herring, salmon, bluefish, sardines, and the like are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. They help lower triglycerides (fats in the blood) and prevent heart disease.

Consume about one to four grams of fish oil per day. If you have adopted a vegan or vegetarian diet, then include ground flaxseeds, which are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, in your diet.

9. Red Yeast Rice

red yeast rice

Red yeast rice contains compounds known as monacolins that inhibit cholesterol synthesis and hence help lower cholesterol. Simply put, it is rice fermented by red yeast (monascus purpureus). For thousands of years, it has been used in China for medicinal purposes. You can get red yeast rice tablets from pharmacies or health food stores.

For high cholesterol, take 1200 to 2400 mg of the supplement once or twice daily. Studies have shown that this dietary supplement can decrease total and LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol levels. However, be cautious while taking these supplements as their proper dosage and long-term effects are still unclear.

Besides, some red yeast rice products may contain lovastatin and other chemicals that may cause side effects. It is best to consult your doctor before you start taking them. Do not take these supplements during pregnancy, breastfeeding or when suffering from liver problems.

10. Nuts

nuts

Walnuts, almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, pecans, and other nuts and seeds are useful in controlling high cholesterol because they are rich in plant sterols and fiber. Walnuts, in particular, have been found to help lower total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

So, now you have a good reason to enjoy a handful (one and one-half ounces) of delicious roasted nuts regularly; but do not overdo it. Also, increase your consumption of whole grains and other high-fiber foods.

Along with these home remedies, it is essential to make healthy diet and lifestyle choices. Eliminate trans fats from your diet; they increase your LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) and decrease your HDL (‘good’ cholesterol). Plus, eat a diet high in vitamin C (100 to 200 mg per day) to help lower cholesterol.

 

Resources:

http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijmrhs&volume=1&issue=2&article=012

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18831331

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/72/5/1095.long

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/hypercholesterolemia

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Comments 62

  1. Abdullah Al Mamun says:
    9 years ago

    This site is very helpful to protect disease without taking medicine.please post such kinds of disease -allergy, skin,sexual problem etc

  2. VK says:
    8 years ago

    I was not aware of flax seeds benefits . I was surprise to see that it is available in India but people are not aware of health benefits of it . Flax seeds(Alasi in hindi) are also good source of Omega 3 acid and helps to reduce cholesterol . I tried flax seeds , aloe vera juice and 20-30 minutes of brisk walking to reduce cholesterol and it worked brilliantly for me . Taste of aloe vera juice not great to mentioned but roasted flaxseed were too much tasty and tempting .

    • sunita says:
      8 years ago

      yes i personally have tried flax seeds and they dropped my cholesterol count from 230 to 190 but along with this i did yogA for 2.5 hrs as well as brisk walks daily for at least 45 minutes

      • shaan says:
        8 years ago

        Wat king yoga u do i want to learn.

    • Arun Aggarwal says:
      8 years ago

      Flax is very good for us but rarely people know of it. This is very affordable and also can take its oil for more effect. Old people used to consume it as Laddu etc. Aloe Vera is known well now and care be taken that this is from Barbadensis only. If required, world’s best aloe Vera products can be obtained from me.

  3. Mohd Rafiq says:
    8 years ago

    This site is very helpful how to live fit and healthy please give me home remedies for pimple(acne)

    • Steve says:
      7 years ago

      Eat only vegetarian foods, milk products okay.
      Try for a year and see result. I believe it should help.

  4. Margie says:
    8 years ago

    Be sure to buy your oatmeal organic and gluten and non GMO free , as well as all other products and chia seeds are better than flax seeds although,you may use both, alternately.

  5. sivadass says:
    8 years ago

    It very useful information.

    Thanksgiving..

  6. DV SHANKAR RWO says:
    8 years ago

    Good and considred to be Home Remidies

  7. ajantha nair says:
    8 years ago

    it is a very very good information about health decease and remedies

  8. Nestor says:
    8 years ago

    Very informative and very helpful to everybody, spread the info

    • ahmed khan says:
      8 years ago

      this site home remides its good for health pepple will know how to fit for health
      i always see home remides for health about cloestrol to cure thanks for avice

  9. ritubajaj says:
    8 years ago

    v nice points for good & healthy life.THANKS.

  10. Linda says:
    8 years ago

    Chai too is the best

  11. eddy says:
    8 years ago

    Does Stress causes High Cholesterol?

    • SHAIK ISMAIL says:
      7 years ago

      Good for health

    • Reena says:
      6 years ago

      YES. What eats you is more crucial than what you eat. I had a very high cholesterol and was under medication. I visited my kids – i had to, in fact- , had lots of fun and ate lots of ice creams. Coming back home, i was scared to check my cholesterol level but when i did, I just couldnt believe. It was the lowest in years ! Live life stressfree . Thats the best way to prevent any disease.

    • Avtar Singh says:
      6 years ago

      Yes 100%

    • D.r. Rohit mittal says:
      5 years ago

      Yes,try taking less stress because it can take your cholesterol level upto400 points .
      Which is a deadline can cause heart attack

  12. ksnarayanan says:
    8 years ago

    The information given in d site is pretty useful. No need to go to the doctor. Invaluable information.

  13. Arun Aggarwal says:
    8 years ago

    This is very useful site and information seem to be authentic. Aloe Vera and flax are boon for us.if one needs more information and products, then contact me.

  14. A. Salam says:
    8 years ago

    Highly informative& useful. Thanks

  15. jerico says:
    8 years ago

    A very informative site!… Highly recommend it… I suggest FISH OIL as the most commonly used remedy. Only beware of those fish oils that are made mostly of water. Look for the labels with high EPA and DHA content… Also should be PCB-FREE and MERCURY-FREE. Just like the one I am using… 🙂

  16. yasmeenfatima says:
    8 years ago

    Thanx for providing such important information.

  17. ajaz ahmad says:
    8 years ago

    please write any remedys usesfull indian name[like-jira,lahsun ,adrak etc]this is very usefull for reduce chlostrol.

  18. Manzoor Moideen says:
    8 years ago

    I have been told that swallowing 2 garlic cloves early morning will help, but not mentioned here in this page. Please advice

  19. Mohamed. Faiyaz says:
    8 years ago

    What is Chia Seed, is it available in India and what is it called in Hindi

    • rajalakshmi says:
      7 years ago

      Very good knowledge and easy to use. Please tell me what is chia seeds and flax seeds.can you tell me the malayalam names for this so that I can get it from kerala bazar.thanx

  20. Velmurugan RTR says:
    8 years ago

    Really very useful tips
    Following and feel great

  21. varsha gulawani says:
    8 years ago

    Yes, Natural & Healthy this site is very helpful to all. I always refresh to read it. Home remidies are also helpful for everybody.

  22. elsa asistin says:
    8 years ago

    great ! an informative health care,thank’s

  23. Lubna Firdaus says:
    8 years ago

    I would consider this site as . (dadi) grand mother, s site. …..informatic ,approachable, affordable, especially effective. ..Thanks

  24. arshad jairajpuri says:
    8 years ago

    This site is realy very helpfull for poor people as modern medical treatments are very costly.to make it more effective for common people we should write hindi names(like adrak, lassan,limbo etc )

  25. manish sharma says:
    8 years ago

    Healthy site for healthy life…watch it…and enjoy…more..,helpful to all people’s…. Thanks

  26. Charlesetta Hudson says:
    8 years ago

    Thank you. That was some helpful information.

  27. b krishna moorthy says:
    8 years ago

    This site is very useful and helpful to public. please continue to give good information to all types of diseases.

  28. roger meeran says:
    8 years ago

    Thanks for the information it is helpful, because taking too much tablets also makes sick with liver, thanks

  29. bukhtiar says:
    8 years ago

    Very good information..
    Garlic uses also reduce cholesterol.

  30. Wilson says:
    8 years ago

    I have also tried flax seeds. It is very useful.
    regards

  31. Brett says:
    7 years ago

    Indian foods contain these ingredients compulsory in the diet. Having such wonderful herbs in routine diet helps in resolving cholesterol issue.

    • Saji says:
      5 years ago

      I have tried Apple Cidar Vinegar and its very useful.

  32. Rajeswara Rao G says:
    7 years ago

    Very useful tips for mankind. We can save lot of money and time instead wasting in nowadays hospitals. Thanks a lot. Good show and keep it up.

  33. sambasivan says:
    7 years ago

    This site is very good to know all health tips….for high cholostal some say you can have horse gram soup…

  34. deepak says:
    7 years ago

    thanks a lot for information

  35. vikas agrahari 09503925886 says:
    7 years ago

    friends

    only best for reduce colestrol is diet follow and dedication of your schedul.

    i have colestrol problem but i follow this diet i am getting result in week.

    do regular yoga , eat garlic,tulsi.
    then honey and lemon with warm water

    in break fast

    oats .and apple

    lunch

    roti,sabji.without oil

    at 4 o clock

    juice of lauki.or fruit

    dinner

    oats paratha without oil

    and it works

  36. chaudhary nirbhay says:
    7 years ago

    Thanks for ths information. …I was really worried about my mother as she was suffering from bad foot pain cause of high colostrol only….will apply these all as much as we can…..thank u so much….a thumbsup for u brothers….

  37. Ameer Hamza says:
    7 years ago

    Very Helpuful… Good remedies for High Cholesterol. Thank You

  38. Nisha tyagi says:
    7 years ago

    Very good site

  39. Hussain says:
    6 years ago

    Thank u for good information.
    I am aware of flax seeds but do not know these much health benefits of it .

  40. Pintoo sharma says:
    6 years ago

    Facing sudden hearing loss in right & with high cholestrol, Sugar, Thyroid, etc.,

  41. usha says:
    6 years ago

    Thanks a lot for giving such a nice information. And also thanks for diet plan to control cholesterol.

  42. Ketan says:
    6 years ago

    This all info is very use full to know about how you can stay fit. it works and no any side effects.

  43. Rebecca Lewin says:
    6 years ago

    thanks for this informaation
    will see if it is gonna work!!!

  44. Rebecca Lewin says:
    6 years ago

    thanks
    wanna see it works!!!

  45. Aleiaue Ramirez says:
    6 years ago

    I am new to Georgia area my doctor office are constantly calling me in for blood work to check my cholesterol it’s becoming very annoying for the doctor office to keep making appointments to come in for more blood work I have never been a fan to a doctor office sitting for a long time so I am taking action thanks to your website my daughter has been telling me about these remedies for the last 2 years. I plan to follow through using some of these remedies I will let this website know about my cholesterol progress report My goal is take advice from this website and put it to good use sick and tired of the doctor office being in charge I am taking over. what a constellation to know valuable information like this. exist I am so excited to get started thanks everyone for the wonderful reply’s have a great day

  46. Abdul matheen says:
    6 years ago

    Valuable healthy info thanks
    Alsi (flax)seeds a ailable in UAE at adeel s/m

  47. Nusrat Zoberi says:
    6 years ago

    Thank you ver much for all home remedy

  48. rayno says:
    5 years ago

    Tumeric also good

  49. Wendy says:
    5 years ago

    Research Black Seed

  50. Sushma Sharma says:
    5 years ago

    I am sufering from Herpes Zoster (Shingles) past one week .My doctor asked me to get Thyroid n sugar test done. I went for blood test package plan. Thyroid n Sugar level(fasting) were normal but to my shock my Cholesterol level has touched very high at 385. My doctor asked me to visit a physician who can prescribe medicine to lower it but I know that these pills will damage or affect other parts of body… Since two days I am taking two spoon of flaxseed powder with warm water early morning , having Patanjali’s multigrain dalia in lunch n dinner, one apple, Two walnuts n 4 almond,(soaked overnight) 8 raisins & the cup of water these are soaked in overnight . I’ll start with cinnamon powder also today only n lemon I sm adding to my dalia. Please tell me is it okay to lower my cholesterol or I should see a doctor..!! Or any other thing to be added in my diet…!! Please suggest.

  51. Natan Cohen says:
    4 years ago

    Thank you ver much for all home remedy.
    Please forward to my jimile,
    Respectfully,
    Nathan

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