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Pharmacist Ben Fuchs talked about natural health remedies and the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that humans need to maintain good health. Regarding high cholesterol, he suggested that it's important to look at the systemic cause rather than just the LDL numbers. He considers it more of a blood sugar or insulin issue and related it to diabetes. Niacin has been shown to be as effective as a statin drug for lowering cholesterol, Fuchs claimed, and it can assist in stabilizing blood sugar. Exercise, calorie restriction, and drinking more water are also helpful for blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol without drugs, he added.
The problem of a stye in the eye indicates that cells are not dividing properly, Fuchs reported. Supplements that aid cell division include Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and EFAs, he said, as well as digestive enzymes to help absorb these nutrients. Probiotics are also useful for the body in absorbing fats and nutrients, he noted. As far as maintaining a healthy immune system, Fuchs recommended minerals such as selenium, which has detoxification benefits, as well as zinc, Vitamin C, and Cordyceps and Reishi mushrooms.