How To Lower Triglycerides Naturally – 5 Great Herbs To Use

Hawthorn is Good for the Heart

Hawthorn is a fascinating herb. I consider it to be the great regulator of heart health. I always feel humble when I recommend this herb. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs which can either increase or decrease blood pressure, hawthorn is able to do both. Dependent upon the amount of hawthorn consumed, it can reduce blood pressure that is too high or increase blood pressure that is too low. It is as if the herb has some knowledge which is unknown to the rest of us.

Hawthorn reduces triglyceride levels and LDL cholesterol levels.

Studies Prove that Red Rice Yeast Extract Lowers Blood Fats

Red rice yeast extract has been studied extensively. Those studies show that red rice yeast extract is able to lower triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels. Researchers discovered that red rice yeast extract is as effective as statin” drugs, yet it does not produce the serious side effects which are commonly experienced by people using statin drugs. In addition, red rice yeast extract slows the development of atherosclerosis.

Garlic Improves the Blood Fat Profile

Garlic contains a vast array of compounds which offer benefits for the entire body. This simple herb reduces triglyceride levels, lowers LDL cholesterol levels, and increases HDL levels.

I recommend garlic for almost everyone. My favorite way to consume garlic is either by consuming it raw or eating it lightly sautéed. This method of obtaining herbal medicine offers many benefits. You are getting the most potent compounds. The herb is fresh. It offers great flavor and is very economical. If you do not like the flavor of garlic, top quality supplements, such as Kyolic, are available. Supplements are odor free.

Many people with circulatory issues suffer from leg cramps, especially at night. Garlic is able to prevent and reduce them. Garlic impedes the development of harmful blood clots which may result in deadly pulmonary emboli or strokes. Regular consumption of garlic may reduce your likelihood of having a heart attack.

Use these natural remedies regularly to prevent and reduce elevated triglyceride levels. They are very effective and well tolerated by most people.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Nov 2013 by Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG. Patricia has been a Registered Nurse for almost forty years in a wide variety of settings. As a Registered Nurse, she realized that conventional healthcare was not meeting the needs of all patients. She became an herbalist and obtained a PhD in Natural Health. Patricia is a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild, passing the stringent peer reviewed process to become a Registered Herbalist.

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