Question 1

what's the optimal natural way to lower cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure?

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Simple is better: Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and less salt.  The more processed the food is, the more likelihood is that it will contain salt and other preservatives that may adversely affect bp. These foods also help keep lipids lower,  weight down and other benefits.  Also, increasing exercise helps.   If there is any question of sleep apnea, get tested.  That, too, can increase bp.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

what are some of the ways you can lower cholesterol natural?

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Veggies: Eat a vegetarian diet (or as close to it as you can) with lots of soluble fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Get lots of aerobic exercise, don't smoke. Pick parents who don't have high cholesterol (harder to do than the other suggestions!) good luck.

Question 6

please recommend the best drugs to lower cholesterol (need statistics)?

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Statins: Statins are the best drugs. Crestor (rosuvastatin) is the most potent (and the most expensive). For stats, see: http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/101/2/207.full

Question 7

can you tell me what is the best drugs to lower cholesterol (need statistics)?

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Statins: The class of drugs with the most data demonstrating efficacy are the statin class. Like anything they are not without risk although for the most part the benefits outweigh the risks. Speak with your doctor to see if they are right for you.

Question 8

please describe a good natural proven substance i can take to lower cholesterol?

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Here are 2 options: Jerusalem artichokes and dandelion root tea contain inulin. They help to increase good (HDL) cholesterol & to lower total cholesterol levels.

Question 9

i am looking for natural alternatives to aid in lower cholesterol in pill form?

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Diet or meds: It would depend on the cause of hyperlipidemia -- you can remedy and lower cholesterol with diet and natural pills if diet is the problem -- but you would need medication if it is familial (in your family).

Question 10

what are the very best foods and supplements  to lower cholesterol ?

Accepted Answer

Low fat: You want to consume more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.  Stick with leaner meats such as chicken, turkey. And fish.  Red yeast extract has been useful to lower cholesterol in some people.  Good luck!

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