I've heard that cinnamon is a statin-good for reducing cholesterol, not insulin.
The report on cinnamon said that it lowers both cholesterol and glucose in the blood. What a great, cheap way to fix two problems at once! I add it to my morning coffee. I guess I should try it with tea and have a super healthy drink.
Policosinol is a great statin substitute.
"POLICOSANOL is a blend of long-chain alcohols (plant waxes) including 50% octacosanol (see *516) that is derived from sugar cane. Studies in humans and animals demonstrate that policosanol lowers LDL cholesterol & triglycerides while raising HDL much more than placebos, even more than statin drugs! Recommended dose varies from 10-20mg per day. 20mg also inhibited blood clotting as effectively as 100mg aspirin and lowered blood pressure somewhat. "
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