Question 1

how do i lower my cholesterol?

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Hatd work but possib: I would try diet exercise & weight loss first...If that's ineffective than medication could be considered.

Question 2

how do i lower  ldl cholesterol?

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Lower LDL: Ldl, your bad cholesterol is affected by genetics and diet. You can improve your diet by becoming more plant based since animal fat can increase LDL as well as sugar!. So try to get 5-7 veggies/fruits per day, eat lean protein only with no skin (grilled, baked or broiled), decrease dairy since that is also animal fat, and stop all processed and refined sugar. It can increase your LDL by 25%.

Question 3

how do i lower my cholesterol? currently 6.5 and i'm 32. shall i reduce salt intake and stop chewing nicotine gum? does exercise help?

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May not be necessary: While 6.5 is a bit high, it really depends on the subtypes of cholesterol. You need to know HDL & LDL & their subtypes- small LDL is much more hazardous than large ldl! more important than your cholesterol is inflammation-- see http://www.Sott.Net/article/242516-heart-surgeon-speaks-out-on-what-really-causes-heart-disease & my comment. Reducing salt may help if you have high bp. Exercise is good!

Question 4

how do i lower my ldl cholesterol at 20?

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Eat better: Ldl, your bad cholesterol is affected by genetics and diet.  You can improve your diet by becoming more plant based since animal fat can increase LDL as well as sugar!.  So try to get 5-7 veggies/fruits per day, eat lean protein only with no skin (grilled, baked or broiled), decrease dairy since that is also animal fat, and stop all processed and refined sugar. It can increase your LDL by 25%!

Question 5

how do i lower my blood cholesterol     
naturally?

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Exercise &amp; wt loss: You need to lose weight, if you are even slightly overweight. Exercise regularly, at least 150 minute/week. Gradually increase the intensity of exercise. Avoid saturated fats.

Question 6

what foods lower cholesterol?

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The healthy one!: Vegetables, fruits and cereals are the ones that most lower the cholesterol. The less processed the food the better. Try to choose the one with high content in fiber (oranges over bananas, for example). Fish, if it's baked or grilled, has high content of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid that improves the lipid profile. You can take the fish oil as supplements with same effect.

Question 7

how might you lower cholesterol?

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Healthy lifestyle: 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. Be physically active. See your dr.

Question 8

best way tol lower cholesterol ?

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DIET: Dieting is the best first step.  Vegetarian and mediterranean diets prolong life.  If lipids are still abnormal, your doctor might start therapy with a statin drug.  If a statin is not tolerated, the dose and frequency of dose can be lowered, and you can be started on coq10.  For persons intolerant to statins, binding resins can be tried.

Question 9

which nuts will lower cholesterol?

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Almonds: Nuts like almonds, pistachios and walnuts contain high amounts of unsaturated fat ("good” fats) which help lower total cholesterol and LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels. Ideally, high amounts of unsaturated fats and lower amounts of saturated fat should be found. Walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, and pistachios appear to have the highest amounts of unsaturated fats and lowest amounts of saturated fats.

Question 10

what is good to lower cholesterol?

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Decrease fat in diet: Increase the amount of fruits, vegetables, fiber in your diet. Increase your exercise and stay away from fatty foods-sorry that includes barbecue. Have your cholesterol measured by your physician and then you can tell you if your dietary changes have worked. If not then other considerations such as medication can be suggested.

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