Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...

Read on to learn more about which specific spice dietitians recommend for high cholesterol and why. The #1 Spice to Reduce High Cholesterol Cinnamon is our No. 1 spice for high cholesterol.

So, if lowering your cholesterol and inflammation is the goal, this may be one way to go. However, not everyone tolerates beans well, points out Jessica Cording, RD, author of The Little Book of ...

Atorvastatin has better cholesterol-lowering effects than simvastatin. Common side effects of both medications include muscle pain in both sides of the legs, arms, and back.

Statins, long hailed for lowering cholesterol, might offer an unexpected benefit beyond heart health—they could help slow Alzheimer’s disease. A new study suggests that these common ...

The impact of lipid-lowering combination of therapy of statins and ezetimibe vs. statin monotherapy on the reduction of cardiovascular outcomes: a meta-analysis, Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2025).

Endothelial cell-related genetic variants identify LDL cholesterol-sensitive individuals who derive greater benefit from aggressive lipid lowering. Nature Medicine, 2025; DOI: 10.1038/s41591-025 ...