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If you have high cholesterol, then you are at risk for developing some serious long term health problems. Cholesterol is a sticky fatty substance that can build up on the walls of your arteries and eventually block the blood flow through these arteries. The effect that a clogged artery will have on your body depends on the area of blockage.
A clogged artery may cause a heart attack that can do serious damage to the heart. In some cases, a heart attack may be fatal. A clogged artery can also cause a stroke. A severe stroke will leave the patient with weakness on one side of the body and a lot of times the patient will be unable to speak or swallow. Therefore, they will live the rest of their life confined in a body that no longer works. Nutrition must be supplied through a feeding tube and these individuals must be cared for as if they were an infant. In some cases, a stroke will be severe enough that it will cause death.
So now that you know some of the serious consequences of high cholesterol and clogged arteries, what can you do about it? Most people think that to correct their high cholesterol levels they need to start taking a statin drug that is prescribed by their doctor. You need to be aware that these statin drugs are not all that effective when it comes to lowering your cholesterol and they carry a tremendous risk for severe side effects.
So if you want to lower your cholesterol and cleanse your arteries naturally, you need to do your research. Learn everything you can about natural artery cleansing. The rest of this article will give you a list of supplements that may be effective for lowering cholesterol levels and cleansing your arteries.
Fish oils are excellent, especially when used in conjunction with garlic, for improving blood circulation throughout the arteries. Apple or grapefruit pectin is highly effective for lowering cholesterol. Vitamin C has shown a lot of promise in cleaning the arteries. Niacin has been proven to lower cholesterol levels while raising the good cholesterol levels. Vitamin E in combination with CoQ10 will help to reduce the inflammation in the walls of the arteries. This inflammation can allow for plaque to adhere much easier, therefore making a higher risk for a clogged artery. This combination of supplements can help clean your arteries.
So there you have a few supplements that can be helpful in cleaning your arteries and lowering your cholesterol, which in turn lowers your risk for hear attack and stroke. It is important that you keep a close eye on your cholesterol level by having it checked frequently. Start a good exercise program and drink plenty of water. All of this will result in naturally cleansed arteries.
