Question 1

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 2

how do i lower my ldl and raise my hdl?

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Various ways: There are several ways to improve your lipid profile. Lowering LDL can be accomplished by dietary changes. There are also several plant/yeast derived natural products that also help reduce ldl. Medicines such as statins are potent at reducing LDL and some can raise hdl. Exercise both lowers LDL and raises hdl. If you smoke, stopping smoking also can lower LDL and raise hdl.

Question 3

how can you  lower bad ldl cholesterol?

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Combination : Of diet, exercise and most likely medications like a statin. See your doctor.

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

what are ways to lower my ldl cholesterols?

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Diet, exercise and: drugs. You can lower LDL by reducing your intake of saturated fats, losing weight, exercising at least 150 minutes/week, and if that does not provide the desired result, you may need to take statin medication.

Question 6

which factors improve hdl and decrease ldl.

Accepted Answer

Aerobic fitness: I can't overstate the importance of staying as physically fit as you possibly can. If you're like the rest of us, you'll do great if you make friendships focused on fitness, and if you have family involve them as well. This is only part of the answer, but the most likely to benefit you. Enjoy.

Question 7

what can i do to get my hdl up and lower my ldl?

Accepted Answer

Diet, exercise, drug: Diet and exercise play important roles in managing your lipids. Medication is another important aspect.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 8

how can i lower my ldl cholestrol as it is too high?

Accepted Answer

We have: excellent drugs that do exactly this. Diet and exercise(aerobic) can only lower this a little bit. Statin drugs are much more powerful and can lower LDL like nothing else. Discus with Internist or Cardiology.

Question 9

can you suggest how to lower my ldl and raise my hdl?

Accepted Answer

Diet and Statin Best: Weight reduction, plant stanol margarines, metamucil all lower cholesterol by about 10%. Most people need more lowering to get to their LDL target. For that, the statins reduce LDL from 30-60% and increase HDL by 5-10%. They reduce the risk of heart problems by 30-50%. Side effects are rare, though they can cause non-damaging muscle aching. Best to discuss your risk profile and target with an md.

Question 10

how can i lower my ldl  i eat lots of fruits & veggies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Avoid saturated fats and cholesterol.  Reducing your intake of red meats and dairy products will help you to accomplish this.

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