| What | Why | Dose |
| Coenzyme Q-10 | Prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol. | 50-300 mg/day |
| Danshen | Also known as red ginseng, red sage, or salvia root. May play a role in blood vessel wall reactivity and blood thinning. | 9-15 grams/day |
| Garlic | Believed to have a statinlike effect on cholesterol. | 400 mg/day fresh garlic (1-2 cloves); or 300 mg, 2-3x/day in pill form |
| Niacin | Studies show that high-dose niacin can raise HDL cholesterol 15 percent to 30 percent. | 500-2,000 mg/day |
| Red yeast | Extracted from fermented rice, its active ingredient works like lovastatin (Mevacor). | 2,400 mg standardized extract daily |
| Selenium | A trace element, it helps to prevent oxidation of LDL. | Average intake is 105 mcg/day; toxicity can occur at levels above 400 mcg/day |
| Vitamin C | May prevent formation of arterial plaque. | 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women daily; 500-2,000 mg considered safe for therapeutic purposes |
| Note: Always consult your doctor about appropriate doses and potential side effects or interactions. |
| Sources: David Hurrell, MD, www.HolisticHeartHealth.com; Robert Rountree, MD. |
