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Which diet do i need to lower high cholesterol & high blood pressure?

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Dr. Andrew Poleszak answered

See below: Low on satureted fats.Also low salt. With perfect diet you can only lowe ryour cholesterol by 20-30%.

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

Which diet do i need to lower high cholesterol & high blood pressure?

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Dr. Andrew Poleszak answered

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