Excess cholesterol in the blood.

	Biotin As A Treatment "...Its deficiency is associated with hypercholesterolemia (excessive amounts of cholesterol in the blood)..." Copper As A Treatment "...Its deficiency is associated with hypercholesterolemia (increased levels of fat in the blood) and myocardial (heart muscle) degeneration..." DHEA As A Treatment "...regarding this substance, there are some excellent articles in the prevention of cancer, arteriosclerosis, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, hypercholesterolemia, depression and osteoporosis..." High Total Cholesterol The Condition "...Complications Although an elevated total cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is associated with an increased heart attack risk, newer tests are more predictive..." Recommendation Zinc "Zinc deficiency is associated with hypercholesterolemia..." Recommendation Selenium "A selenium deficiency is associated with hypercholesterolemia..." Recommendation Potassium "...potassium-supplemented individuals not only had their high blood pressure reduced but reduced their cholesterol measurements as well, confirming that a deficiency of potassium is associated with hypercholesterolemia..." Recommendation Inositol "A deficiency of inositol is associated with hypercholesterolemia (increased blood-fat levels)..." Recommendation High/Increased Fiber Diet "The fiber supplements of choice for hypercholesterolemia are psyllium, pectin or guar gum..." Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition "...The efficacy of intensive dietary therapy alone or combined with lovastatin in out patients with hypercholesterolemia..." High/Increased Fiber Diet As A Treatment "...Soluble fiber may be beneficial in atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dumping syndrome, and gallstones..." Hypertension The Condition "...Hypertension is the most important risk factor for stroke and one of three risk factors (along with cigarette smoking and hypercholesterolemia) predisposing to coronary atherosclerosis..." Inositol Hexaniacinate As A Treatment "...Inositol hexaniacinate is safely substituted for niacin in conditions such as hypercholesterolemia and intermittent claudication..." Manganese As A Treatment "...Deficiency is associated with atherosclerosis (fibrous, fatty plaques on the artery walls), and hypercholesterolemia (high levels of fat in the blood)..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007