Seems good. But in India, most people including me, do not know what Phytosterols & Kyolic are. Can anyone tell us if these are available in India?

Q: Seems good. But in India, most people including me, do not know what Phytosterols & Kyolic are. Can anyone tell us if these are available in India?

A: You can order both phytosterol supplements (Brand name: CholestOff®) and Kyolic® garlic supplements online. Simply type in either brand name in a search engine and you will find many stores that will ship to India. Thank you for your interest in my book!
Best of health,
Dr. Janet

Would I follow the same 10 steps for lowering trycliceride, because the doctor told me that they are a little on the high side.Please advise!

Thanks,

Lena

Dear Lena:

All of the steps in my book, Cholesterol DOWN, have scientific evidence showing that they each target (or lower) "bad" LDL cholesterol.

Triglycerides are a whole different ballgame and are not addressed in my book.

That said, here are some helpful hints on how to lower triglycerides without prescription medication:

1. Lose weight (if you are overweight).
2. Take fish pills. Fish pills contain omega-3 fatty acids (long-chain EPA and DHA) which have been scientifically proven to lower triglyceride levels. I would highly recommend the prescription fish pills (called Lovaza) as they are regulated under the FDA. I suggest that you take them under your doctor's supervision.

Best of health,

Dr. Janet

My annual checkup a few months ago revealed an 'elevated' cholesterol level, so I'm trying to limit my intake of high-LDL foods. That said, I read the nutritional information on packaging and it's surprising how few manufacturers will actually own up to their products having any cholesterol in them at all!

Dear Dr. Dreadful:

First off, I hope that I can help you get your CHOLESTEROL DOWN so that at your next doctor visit, he/she will refer to you not as Dr. Dreadful, but as "Dr. Healthful!"

To simplify things for you, I suggest that you read a copy of my book, Cholesterol DOWN, which will provide an easy-to-follow outline for exactly which foods (and in what amount) you should be trying to consume daily. These are regular, inexpensive and certainly not dangerous foods that are available at your local grocery store (apples, almonds, oatmeal, etc.). What's more, you won't need to read the label and worry about the cholesterol level in these foods. Each targets "bad" cholesterol, and when combined together on a daily basis, will significantly lower your LDL cholesterol. Combine this healthy eating prescription with daily light exercise and you should see miraculous results.

Best of health,

Dr. Janet

Hi All

I certainly live the recommendations in Cholesterol Down, and I have been able to lower my LDLs by 20% and raise my HDLs by 10%--in 4 months. I am confident that there are more improvements to come.

The challenge, of course, is that we start with a belief that life should be lived well, and good food is an important part of living life well.

In this light, I founded Kardea Nutrition to deliver great tasting, natural foods and high quality supplements that support the recommendations of Cholesterol Down. Beyond our products, we are looking for innovative recipes and solutions to incorporate natural cholesterol management into one's day-to-day habit. If you have solution, jump on to our blogsite. Kardea launches its products through its online store on February 25.

Dear Rob:

Thank you for your kind comments regarding my approach to good health and longevity. I completely agree with you that life should be lived well and that good-tasting, healthy and nutritious food plays a large role in the "living well" equation.

My tagline sums up my thoughts on the topic and I believe all Americans should take heed!

Eat Healthy. Exercise. Live Better.

Warmest regards,

Dr. Janet