What is a good substitute for zocor?

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What is a good substitute for zocor?

Answer 1

Niacin: In higher doses such as 500 mg, vitamin [B.sub.3] may help reduce cholesterol. There's a harmless, temporary flushing of the lace, but a non-flushing formula is available. Let your practitioner know you're taking niacin because it can interact with a number of medications and be harmful for those with liver problems. Three other B vitamins [B.sub.6], [B.sub.9] and [B.sub.12]--may not impact cholesterol readings, but they help fight high homocysteine levels, another risk factor for heart disease.

Artichoke Leaf Extract: A chemical called cynarin--found in artichoke leaves--stimulates bile production, inhibiting the production of cholesterol and speeding its elimination from your body. The plant also contains luteolin, an antioxidant that may play a role in lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Artichoke leaf extract is available in pill and liquid forms in most natural food stores. 'lake a 5-day break from use every 2 weeks to prevent your body from developing a tolerance.

Chromium: This trace mineral helps promote healthy blood sugar levels, reducing your odds of acquiring insulin resistance--a condition that can result in high cholesterol and trigylceride levels.

Garlic: Garlic supplements at least those that contain standardized and high levels of allicin--have been shown to lower LDL, cholesterol and raise "good" cholesterol, known as high-density lipoprotein, or HDL.

Maitake: Extracts of this mushroom have been linked to s decreased cholesterol.

Omega-3:Omega-3 fatty acid may lower cholesterol and is found in various forms: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA or LNA), EPA and DHA. Supplement sources include fish oil capsules, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil and other unprocessed oils. According to the American Heart Association, LNA affects cholesterol in two ways: triglycerides are lowered, and the growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque is diminished. Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, which helps normalize cholesterol levels.

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Answer 2

My answer would be classical homeopathy (being under the care of a trained, certified professional). Understanding that the past relates to the present - and portends the future - a homeopath explores your current health concerns, past health history, family health history, constitutional symptoms like food and flavor preferences (e.g., some like spicy, some don't) and aversions, weather preferences, body temperature, sleep patterns and quality, thirst, etc. It's a long visit, from 1 to 2 hours. Most people enjoy the time, the focus, the self-learning.

Many of my clients who were taking Lipitor experienced impotency as a side effect (which homeopathy then cured). All cholesterol-lowering drugs risk overall muscle weakness as a side effect. I assume you're already active, eating a healthy diet, and nixing alcohol, cigs and other drugs. If you haven't already started Zocor and want to look into homeopathy, the national directory of certified practitioners is http://www.homeopathicdirectory.com.