5.0 out of 5 stars, Helped me get my cholesterol levels down and lose weight!

Every year, my cholesterol levels have been going up and my doctor mentioned meds for the first time, which I do not want to take. Looked online and read reviews about this book so I got one for myself. Of the ten things recommended in the book, I did six, and within two months, I got my levels down AND I lost 15 pounds. Feeling great!

It Works!

"I have completed my first six months of my new diet since my original cholesterol reading of 238 mg/dl. I completed my retest this morning with a reading of 119 mg/dl. On top of following the guidelines in the book(Not so much exercise), I also included 1200 mg of Traditional Red Yeast, 20 mg of Policosanol and 1800 mg of Plant Sterols daily. I have also had a benefit of weight loss, 10 to 12 pounds. You can take this advice in this book to the bank. I highly recommend this for anyone looking natural and healthy alternative to medical prescriptions."

This Works

After two years of total Cholesterol at 282, I decided it was time to address it nutritionally because I am not going on statins. With so many positive reviews, I decided to buy the book and am so glad I did.

My total cholesterol dropped to 198 and LDL dropped to 103. This program works and it really isn't hard to do. I refer to this frequently and am recommending it to everyone I know who battles high cholesterol. Amazing value here...deserves 6 stars.

10 Steps to Lowering Cholesterol

Hello Dr. Brill,
 
I felt I had to write you to tell you how grateful I am to you for your book and your 10 steps to lowering cholesterol. I am 55 and since my estrogen levels are down, my cholesterol went up quite a bit. In July 2011 my doctor wanted to put me on Lipator but I told him I would prefer to try to lower the cholesterol myself before taking any drugs. I felt if I got on the drug I would never be able to get off of it. I started to eat lower fat meals.

Dear Janet
 
I just wanted to thank you for putting the research on cholesterol lowering foods and supplements into a book/diet that could be easily followed.  Like you, I ate well and had an active life and despite this my LDL cholesterol was 4.76 mmol/L.  After three months of following the recommendations in your book, in addition to a plant-based diet, my LDL cholesterol is now 2.57 mol/L, well within the normal range (chol/LDL ratio of 2.78).  This 40% decrease is more than I would have expected based on reading the research myself.
 
Now I have the job of teaching my primary care provider not to push drugs so rapidly - she was quite adamant that I had no other options.  Clearly, at least for some people, this is another option.

Fantastic results for me

I have been pretty faithful to the recommendations of the book. It really has been pretty easy and not too hard to find the things you need to make it work.

Dr. Brill,

I wanted to personally thank you for your book ‘Cholesterol Down’. I had my physical this year in early January. My doctor was wanting to put me on medication. I was given three months to get my numbers down. In combination with dietary changes suggested by the doctor and following your book for 8 weeks, I was able to significantly reduce my numbers. Below are initial test results and my results after my lifestyle changes. 

Thank you again. Your methods really work. You have an advocate in me.  

Results from 1/5/12

CHOLESTEROL 243

HDL CHOLESTEROL 38

LDL CHOLESTEROL 175

TRIGLYCERIDES 152

Results from 5/1/12

CHOLESTEROL 141

HDL CHOLESTEROL 35

LDL CHOLESTEROL 78

TRIGLYCERIDES 140

 “Just wanted to let you know, I had new blood work done recently. My cholesterol is down 50 points in 5 months!!!!

You already knew this, but your book has been a wonderful guide and motivator.”

Gerard's Testimonial, February 2011

“I don’t normally do this but I just need to thank you for your “Cholesterol Down” book.

I am an otherwise healthy 51-year old male who had an overall cholesterol level of 243 in June 2010. I was loathe to start taking prescription drugs (which doctors are all to quick to prescribe) because once you start you never stop. I immediately went online and found your book and purchased a copy. I have been diligently following your recommendations, as well as eliminating cheese, and all meats (I only eat chicken and fish). My cholesterol went down to 201 in September 2010 and 181 this month. Your book is invaluable; I have recommended it to many friends and acquaintances and they have started your regimen also. So thank you again for providing the world with a viable alternative to becoming a part of the “pharmaceutical industrial complex.”

Worked for me too!

…………TTL Chol…LDL…HDL…Tri
Nov 2010..241……..130…40….170
Feb 2011..209……..115…44….122

And I lost 4 pounds.

This time period spanned Tgvg, Xmas, New Years, plus several snow days. And I had the flu for a week or so. I felt I did about 3/4 of the program. I was concerned that my numbers would not be what I was hoping for. I was stunned when I got my results yesterday. I could not have been happier.