Most doctors will tell you a LDL Cholesterol of 100 mg/dL is "good", leading many of us to believe that we have eliminated the risk of this disease if we hit this number. But this one-size-fits-all approach grossly oversimplifies the complexity of cardiovascular risk and leaves many of us unknowingly at high risk for heart-related events.

Plaque buildup in your arteries is one of the primary culprits behind heart attacks and strokes. A common misconception is that this buildup is inevitable—a one-way street where you can only hope to slow its progression. However, emerging research paints a more hopeful picture.

Studies show that by lowering LDL cholesterol levels significantly, it is not only possible to halt the progression of plaque buildup but also to reverse it. In other words, the plaques in your arteries can actually shrink, opening the door to reduced heart disease risk.

At Instalab, we're all about giving you safe, effective options for improving your health. While prescription medications for high cholesterol are necessary for some people, several over-the-counter supplements can also reduce LDL cholesterol—sometimes achieving results that rival those of prescribed medications.