Stanol esters, which are in certain margarines such as Take Control or Benecol and ... Soluble fiber is very effective at lowering cholesterol. Of course, the best way to get fiber is to eat ...

Niacin, a B vitamin, has been prescribed for years to treat high cholesterol. Doctors often give it to patients along with statins to reduce the risk of heart disease. But a new study has noted ...

Ezetimibe reduces LDL cholesterol levels, and niacin raises HDL cholesterol levels; however, no previous studies have described the use of these two drugs in combination.