EGCG107–856 mg · any
Thought to block some cholesterol from being absorbed, and help your liver clear more of it.
Strong · 2 of 2 studies agreeResearch →
cardiovascular · symptom
High Cholesterol
Too much of the kind of cholesterol that builds up in arteries.
Top proven supplements
Studied in people, at a dose you can actually buy.2Studied in people, at a dose you can actually buy.
Psyllium7–15 g · any
Forms a gel in your gut that traps cholesterol before it is reabsorbed.
Strong · 2 of 2 studies agreeResearch →
Might help
Real research, but thin or split. Worth knowing, not worth counting on.2Real research, but thin or split. Worth knowing, not worth counting on.
Prebiotic Fiber (Inulin/FOS)10–30 g · any
What your gut bacteria make from it may slow cholesterol production in the liver.
Evidence · 2 of 2 studies agreeResearch →
Apple Cider Vinegar15–30 ml · any
Its acetic acid may slow cholesterol production in the liver and improve blood sugar handling.
Evidence · 1 study, positiveResearch →
Tested — didn’t work
Measured properly against placebo. Nothing found.1Measured properly against placebo. Nothing found.
Nattokinase1200–4000 mg · any
Its effects on blood thickness were expected to show up in cholesterol too.
No benefit foundResearch →
No research yet
People take these for it. We haven’t found trials we would stand behind.9People take these for it. We haven’t found trials we would stand behind.
Copperany
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Zinc15–240 mg · any
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Selenium96–480 mcg · with_food
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Calcium1000 mg · split
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Saffronany
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Chromiumwith_food
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Vitamin Ewith_food
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Iodine200 mcg · any
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Nicotinamide500–1500 mg · any
No trials we can vouch forResearch →