How to lower LDL cholesterol naturally
A diet lower in saturated fat, plus 3 g of barley beta-glucan a day, can lower LDL cholesterol, usually within 4 to 12 weeks. Three tablespoons of Cerabeta give you 3 g, the amount in the FDA-recognized health claim for barley, so plan on 12 weeks alongside your doctor's plan, then a retest.
Our full guide covers:
- The eating pattern that lowers LDL
- How barley beta-glucan works in your gut
- How much to take, and how to build up over three weeks
- What to expect, and who should talk to their doctor first
- What the FDA, Health Canada and EFSA say
This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before changing your diet, medications or supplements.