I lowered my own cholesterol rather dramatically with a food based supplement called BiosLife2 which I believe works in a similar manner.

Bios is basically a soluble fiber supplement ( with a chromium supplement and antioxidants) which comes as a powder which you mix with water and drink twice daily about 10-20 minutes before a meal. These servings add 9 gm of mostly soluble fiber to your diet.  The mechanism of fiber’s cholesterol lowering activity is very well documented– basically it sequesters bile pigments in the bowel so they are excreted rather than being re-absorbed for reuse.  This causes the liver to use serum cholesterol to manufacture more bile ( an over simplified explanation).  Anyway, cholesterol ( the bad kind) does go down. As an added attraction, this fiber drink swells a bit in your stomach giving you a slightly full feeling– you tend to eat less, making it easier to lose weight.

You can get more info on this product at Rexall.com. This is definitely worth a look-see if you are interested in a non-drug way to lower your cholesterol.

My wife has taken several Benecol produxts, spread, bars, dressing and has had very good success. She takes Lipitor also. Her total choleterol and trglycerides has gone down further, and her HDL has risen.

The following is a list of cholesterol-lowering food:

1. Yogurt –  Lowers cholesterol, Guards against ulcers, Strengthens bones, Supports immune systems, Aids digestion
2. Wheat germ – Combats Colon Cancer, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Improves digestion, Prevents constipation
3. Watermelon – Protects prostate, Promotes Weight loss, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Controls blood pressure
4. Wheat bran – Combats Colon Cancer,Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Improves digestion, Prevents constipation
5. Mushrooms – Controls blood pressure, Lowers cholesterol, Kills bacteria, Combats cancer, Strengthens bones
6. Artichokes – Lowers cholesterol, Aids digestion, Protects your heart, Stabilizes blood sugar, Guards against liver disease
7. Avocados – Battles diabetes, Lowers cholesterol, Controls blood pressure, Helps stops strokes, Smoothes skin
8. Cantaloupe – Saves eyesight, Controls blood pressure, Combats cancer, Supports immune system, Lowers cholesterol
9. Figs – Promotes weight loss, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Combats Cancer, Controls blood pressure
10. Chestnuts – Promotes weight loss, Protects your heart, Lowers cholesterol, Combats Cancer, Controls blood pressure
11. Beans – Prevents constipation, Helps hemorrhoids, Lowers cholesterol, Combats cancer, Stabilizes blood sugar
12. Artichokes – Aids digestion, Lowers cholesterol, Stabilizes blood sugar, Guards against liver disease, Protects your heart
13. Avocados – Battles diabetes, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Controls blood pressure, Smoothes skin
14. Cantaloupe – Lowers cholesterol, Saves eyesight, Controls blood pressure, Combats cancer, Supports immune system
15. Garlic – Lowers cholesterol, Controls blood pressure, Combats cancer, Kills bacteria, Fights fungus
16. Grapefruit – Protects against heart attacks, Promotes Weight loss, Helps stops strokes, Combats Prostate Cancer, Lowers cholesterol
17. Oats – Lowers cholesterol, Battles diabetes, Prevents constipation, Smoothes skin, Combats cancer
    Walnuts – Lowers cholesterol, Combats cancer, Boosts memory, Lifts mood, Protects against heart disease
18. Onions – Reduce risk of heart attack, Combats cancer, Kills bacteria, Lowers cholesterol, Fights fungus
19. Peanuts – Protects against heart disease, Promotes Weight loss, Combats Prostate Cancer, Lowers cholesterol, Aggravates, Diverticulitis
20. Tomatoes – Protects prostate, Combats cancer, Lowers cholesterol, Protects your heart
21. Prunes – Slows aging process, prevents constipation, Boosts memory, Lowers cholesterol, Protects against heart disease