The right supplements can help reduce LDLs and triglycerides by up to 15% and 35%, respectively, and can raise HDLs by up to 35%, said Tod Cooperman, MD, president, ConsumerLab.com. Recent evidence, however, has put some ingredients other in doubt. But even the most effective ingredients wont work if your supplement doesnt deliver the right dose or passes unused through your body. ConsumerLab.com testing found a sterol-containing supplement would not release its ingredients, and two guggulsterone-containing products each provided less than half the ingredient expected.
Brands tested include AccuTech (CholesBlock), Albi, Carlson, Essential Phytosterolins (ModuChol), FutureBiotics, GNC, Health From the Sun/Arkopharma (Basikol), Kaire, Life Extension, Lifewise Naturals, Natures Formulary, Olympian Labs, Puritans Pride, Rx Vitamins, Vitamin World and Window Rock (Relestrol).