It's all about the B's

It seems that if you want to control your cholesterol naturally (specifically raise your good HDL) and you don't want to take medication (which I don't), the important thing to remember is:

It's all about the B's.

B3 or Niacin, to be exact.

I got a phone call from my doctor saying that we could try to tackle my cholesterol level by taking a Niacin supplement.

HOORAY!

Of course, there is the possibility of side effects.

Bummer :(

So I decided to find out if there is a way I can boost my Niacin levels through food and a lower dose of B3. As it turns out there are quite a few foods which give you the cholesterol friendly extra B3 vitamin.



Mushrooms
Peas
Corn
Kidney Beans
Soy Beans
Peanuts
Sea Vegetables
Fortified soy milk

So I think I shall make sure I have these foods in my cupboard or fridge and go pick up a bottle of B3 (Niacin). Time will tell (four months until my next blood work) if going the natural route will straighten my cholesterol levels but I am confident it will.