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A natural herb called goldenseal might help lower bad cholesterol more effectively than a similar compound called berberine, by helping the liver remove more cholesterol from the blood — based on tests in human liver cells and hamsters.
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The study found that goldenseal root extract helps lower bad cholesterol in human liver cells and hamsters better than berberine alone, which is exactly what the claim says.
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