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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%.

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. William Cromwell answered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

Find and Fix Causes: The first step is to determine why the LDL cholesterol is elevated. Several inherited and acquired medical conditions will affect LDL levels. Second, if related conditions are identified i would treat those while also starting diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Third, cardiovascular risk status must be determined and the appropriate LDL target selected to ensure adequate LDL lowering.

Answered 10/4/2017

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