Question 1

how does fiber lower cholesterol?

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Fiber: Fiber tends to "soak up" cholesterol in the intestine and therefore tends to decrease the amount of cholesterol taken up into the system.

Question 2

how does fiber reduce cholesterol ?

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Yes: Fiber binds to dietary cholesterol and reduces its absorption in the gut, hence reducing cholesterol ( approximately by 10-15%).

Question 3

i know high fiber diets are to prevent constipation and lower cholesterol?

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Lipids: Yes high fiber diets can help lower cholesterol and they do help constipation.

Question 4

what herbs will lower cholesterol?

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Red Yeast Rice: Red yeast rice has been shown to lower cholesterol.

Question 5

how can i lower cholesterol numbers?

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Lower Cholesterol: Good day;
A food plan plays an important part in lowering cholesterol. 1. Whole and multi-grain products like oats and bran. 2. Omega 3 fishes like salmon,mackerel and tuna. 3.Antioxidant foods like fruits and vegetables. 4. Special foods -high in fatty acids-like avocado, olive and canola oil, even flax seeds. Don't forget 2-3 hours of moderate exercise a week! Have a Heart Healthy Life!!

Question 6

which vegetables will lower cholesterol?

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Vegetables: Most raw vegetables added to a healthy diet will tend to normalize cholesterol.  This does not hold true if you alter the vegetable e.g. Fry the vegetables, which can make the cholesterol readings worse.

Question 7

what are the best tips to lower cholesterol?

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Statin Recommended: The statin drugs like Lipitor (atorvastatin) or Crestor are proven to reduce heart attacks, strokes, bypasses and amputations by up to 50%, and save lives. Serious side effects are extremely rare, though they can cause non-damaging muscle aching. All diabetics over 40 should be on a statin. If you cannot take a statin  then Zetia or welchol may help reduce cholesterol, but they are not proven to save lives.

Question 8

how does the jamaica flower lower cholesterol?

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Mixed results: Studies of standard hibiscus extract  have yielded mixed results.   The polyphenolic compunds and flavinoids  have been shown to lower her lipids and triglycerides in some small studies however a meta-analysis revealing  multiple studies did not show a positive effect, more controlled human studies are needed.

Question 9

how to lower cholesterol naturally vs medications?

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Discuss with your dr: Try nutritional approaches. Consider eating oatmeal, bran, apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapefruit, hazelnuts, avocado, brewer's yeast,  royal jelly, saffron, tumeric, honey (buckwheat), alfalfa sprouts, celery, beets, eggplant, garlic, onion, chili peppers, legumes, dandelion root & jerusalem artichoke. Avoid deep fried foods & whole eggs.

Question 10

what is considered a good diet to lower cholesterol?

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Fiber diet: Fiber in your diet makes more stool, the stool is made with color from bile which contains cholesterol from the liver. When the bile is excreted to digest your food, fiber, and fat, it moves along with the stool and is excreted in larger content in a big bulky high fiber stool. And thus- lowering your blood cholesterol levels.

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