<p>Cholesterol helps your body build new cells, insulate nerves, and produce hormones. Normally, the liver makes all the body needs. But too much cholesterol can cause heart disease</p> <p>Studies show that <strong>Niacin</strong> can boost levels of good HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides. Niacin also modestly lowers bad LDL cholesterol.</p> <p><strong>Policosanol</strong> can decrease cholesterol production in the liver and increase the breakdown of LDL (low-density lipoprotein or "bad") cholesterol. It also decreases the stickiness of particles in the blood known as platelets.</p> <p><strong>Guggul</strong> contains substances that lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Ayurvedic texts dating back to 600 BC recommend it for treating atherosclerosis.</p> <p>Found in many sterol and stanol supplements, <strong>Beta-sitosterol</strong> is a plant substance similar to cholesterol. It helps to reduce cholesterol levels by limiting the amount of cholesterol that is able to enter the body. </p> <p><strong>Cayenne</strong> can help increase the circulation of blood through the vessels by reducing the formation of plaques and preventing the buildup of clots. </p> <p><strong>Garlic</strong> keeps individual cholesterol particles from sticking to artery walls. Garlic has been shown to lower both cholesterol levels and blood pressure. </p> <p>Prior to 2007, many <strong>Red Yeast Rice</strong> (RYR) supplements had monacolin k, its main bioactive ingredient.  The U.S. Regulators have determined that red yeast rice products that contain more than trace amounts of monacolin K are unapproved new drugs and cannot be sold legally as dietary supplements.</p> <p>Evaluate vs. high cholesterol vitamins, cholestoff plus, cholestoff complete, cholestoff original, benecol, heart savior, cholesta-lo, cholestene or choleast regarding components, side effects and interaction warnings.</p>