Not only were they effective in test - tube experiments, but a single dose could reduce high blood cholesterol levels in hamsters by nearly 50 per cent. (newscientist.com)
Losing excess weight and following a low - fat, low - cholesterol diet can help lower high blood cholesterol levels. (seattlesutton.com)
The cholesterol link was weak, as researchers noted those who weighed more and had abnormally high blood cholesterol levels were slightly more at risk for future heart disease, but widely publicized. (articles.mercola.com)