Many patients with hypothyroidism struggle with high cholesterol due to how thyroid hormone regulates cholesterol metabolism.

When thyroid hormone is low, cholesterol levels will increase.

For this reason, many thyroid patients are placed on a statin to combat this high cholesterol.

But is this necessary? Maybe in some situations, but definitely not all.

Before you take a statin or another cholesterol-lowering medication, try these natural treatments first:

1. T3 containing thyroid medication like liothyronine or Cytomel.

T3 is far more potent than levothyroxine at lowering cholesterol and can be considered if you are taking thyroid medication but still not seeing your numbers go down.

2. Eat to improve your thyroid.

Instead of eating to lower cholesterol, eat to improve your thyroid. By boosting your thyroid with food you will get benefits on both your weight and cholesterol at the same time.

3. Glucomannan.

Glucomannan is a soluble dietary fiber that may help lower cholesterol by up to 10%.

4. Berberine.

Berberine is a plant alkaloid that can lower cholesterol by around 15-20% and can be used in conjunction with other cholesterol-lowering supplements and medications.

5. Black seed oil.

Black seed oil is another botanical with modest cholesterol-lowering effects but also happens to help reduce thyroid antibodies and boost thyroid function. This is a great option if you have Hashimoto’s.

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Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/

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