SupplementDEX

High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)

Supplements studied for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia).

Overview

High cholesterol has strong supplement evidence across many products (23 supplements, 102 studies). Beta-Glucan leads with high effect size, high evidence, medium trust, DEX Score 76 (19 studies), with LDL and total cholesterol reductions typically requiring at least 3 g daily. Avocado (DEX Score 72), Flaxseed (DEX Score 68; 20 studies), Oleic Acid, and Magnesium also carry medium ratings and may lower LDL or total cholesterol, though effects vary by product and population.

HDL changes are less consistent across supplements. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for dose-specific and comparative detail.

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23 supplements for , and rated at least stars. All purchase bands. No minimum star filter.

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