Cholesterol refers to fatty molecules that circulate in the bloodstream, and our diet can significantly impact their levels.

has suggested some specific foods that could serve as "natural alternatives to statins". The charity highlighted four such foods and explored the science behind them. Plant sterols and stanols ...

The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...

Other lipid-lowering medications, such as intestinal agents, niacin and fibrates, can be used as alternative strategies in patients who cannot tolerate statins or in combination with low-dose ...

Red yeast rice supplements also emerged as a frequent topic. Many users promoted them as natural alternatives to statins, even though they contain only small amounts of cholesterol-lowering compounds.

Data from a systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that short-term use of plant-based meat alternatives may help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, total cholesterol, and weight. Plant-based meat ...