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Atherosclerosis - can it reverse itself if you raise your hdl?
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Possibly: It may work that way but it is not proven.
Answered 9/11/2012
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No: Despite aggressive attempts decrease plaque burden with medication alone, results have been unsatisfying. The risk of high dose medications to achieve the ultra-low LDL levels can be seriously detrimental to your health. However, raising HDL with activity and other healthy lifestyle changes can stop plaque in it's tracks to avoid serious complications.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes but also LDL etc: Driving low density lipoprotein (fat carrying protein) particle concentrations very low is most proven. But drive functional large high density lipoprotein particle concentrations high also helps, keep blood glucose low (hba1c ~ 5.0 optimal), keeping resting BP low normal, not smoking, minimize processed sugar intake, minimize excess body fat, stay physically active, face & handle emotional stress.
Answered 12/29/2022
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