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How to reduce cholesterol?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Diet and Statin : Watch the diet- more polyunsaturated and less saturated lipid, alcohol in moderation. No smoking more aerobic exercises. Statins as per your md!

Answered 7/28/2013

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Dr. William Cromwell answered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

Find and Fix Causes: The first step is to determine if this is due to an acquired medical condition. If treatable conditions are found they should be managed, as well as starting diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Soluble fiber and plant stanols can be used to lower ldl. If medications are needed options include statins, agents to decrease gut cholesterol absorption (ezetimibe, colesevelam) and niacin.

Answered 10/12/2017

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Start with diet : Exercise & weight loss.

Answered 9/16/2014

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See below: Diet, exercise and medications, if needed.

Answered 9/25/2012

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Many ways: Diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruit and whole grains; low in saturated fats; caloric restriction and weight loss; increase in physical activity; and if that does not lower cholesterol to the target level, discuss the matter with your doctor for choice of medications.

Answered 1/15/2021

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Lifestyle changes &: I would try diet exercise & weight loss first. If inadequate response then medications. Smoking cessation is also a must.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Low saturated fat: Diet and regular aerobic exercise.More often than not, there is a genetic component to this problem that requires medical treatment, in spite of the above mentioned lifestyle modifications.

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Diet and exercise: First thing to reduce Cholesterol is avoiding fried food and meals heavy in cholesterol but remember that your liver makes 2/3 of cholesterol. Exercise is very important as it increases the good and lowers bad cholesterol. If after trying for a while you are not at goal, medications could be added, depending on personal circumstances and other risk factors.

Answered 2/10/2015

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