Has anyone used Centrum Cardio to lower cholesterol...?

Does Centrum Cardio works?

I'm not familiar with the actual vitamin, so I have to take the centrum websites word for what it actually does. They say that it contains phytosterols, and that they block cholesterol absorption in the gut, lowering cholesterol. There are prescription drugs on the market that do the same thing. This may be somewhat helpful, if the primary reason for one's high cholesterol is a poor diet. However, cholesterol is naturally made in the liver (it's actually a very important substance, you couldn't live without it). Many, if not most, people who have high cholesterol have it because of malfunctioning enzyme pathways in the liver or malfunctioning cholesterol receptors in their cells. If this is the case, blocking cholesterol absorption in the gut isn't going to help much, as the cholesterol from the liver is what's causing the problem. This is what the statin drugs are designed to help with (I'm not going to hawk any one brand over another). They block your liver from making as much cholesterol, which helps lower your overall levels.

If your doctor has told you you have high cholesterol, you should follow his advice on treating it. The vitamins are probably safe (nothing's 100% safe, even water...), but they may not actually help much. It's your money, and therefore your choice if you want to try it or not :)

Good luck!