Another essential fatty acid which can help lower cholesterol levels is the omega-6 essential fatty acid found in evening primrose oil. Look for a product which contains a combination of evening primrose oil and fish oil. An 80 per cent evening primrose oil and 20 per cent fish oil formula would be ideal. Where herbs are concerned, garlic has been shown to decrease total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Garlic is best taken uncooked.
Onions are also effective in cholesterol control.
About 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week can do wonders. I had angioplasty procedures performed on me at a local hospital in December last year, and am still on medication. I take garlic capsules, vitamin C and evening primrose oil. I don't eat much meat, and my diet mainly consists of vegetables. However, my doctor tells me that I should watch out for my cholesterol level as he found my LDL cholesterol to be high.