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Q. I was saddened to read about people suffering the side effects of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. In less than a year, I have lowered my cholesterol 30 points by doing nothing but take fish oil. I take a tablespoon of cod liver oil a day.
Not only does it lower bad cholesterol, it also raises good (HDL) cholesterol. I wish more people knew about this very simple and safe remedy. One friend said it tastes bad, but that’s not true if you take Carlson or Nordic Naturals.
A. The benefits of fish oil are well established. There are more than 10,000 articles on fish oil in the medical literature. Many refer to its ability to lower triglycerides and raise good HDL cholesterol. Fish oil also has anti-inflammatory activity.
For people who cannot tolerate statin-type medications there are many other ways to reduce cardiovascular risk. We discuss them and the value of fish oil in our Guide to Cholesterol and Hearth Health.
I read your article on 4/15/08 and I am asking about Certo. Are you talking about Certo that is used to make jellies? [YES]
I have been on Zocor for 10 years and dr. keeps increasing with so-so results. Have tried other statins and could not tolerate. Always go back to Zocor. Do the 1 glass of red wine, veggies,no red meat, eat lots of fish, etc. and trying to use other methods besides a statin. My weight is fine and I exercise. High cholesterol runs in my family and on both sides.
My cholesterol level is very high at 23 (UK recommended level is 4.5 or 2 for people like me (diabetic.) I take 10ml (a dessert spoonful) of cod liver oil every day and my doctor has told me to stop taking it as it may be causing the high readings! I have been put on to a large dose of statins every day.
I thought that the cod liver oil was good at preventing high cholesterol?
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY RESPONSE: OMEGA-3 FATS, SUCH A COD LIVER OIL, ARE ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE AT LOWERING TRIGLYCERIDES, AND MAY ALSO RAISE HDL. THEY ARE NOT QUITE AS EFFECTIVE AT LOWERING TOTAL CHOLESTEROL.