In this, the third post on the "Rule of 60," we now turn to ways to reduce LDL cholesterol towards 60 mg/dl.
Of course, the standard reflexive response of most doctors when dealing with LDL cholesterol is to have you "cut the fats" and take a statin cholesterol drug.
How effective is "cutting the fat"?
In most instances, it is a miserable failure. "Cutting the fat" refers to reducing saturated and hydrogenated fats from the diet, a strategy that results in 7-10% reduction in LDL...
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Most people think that if they are diagnosed with high cholesterol that a prescription medication is in their immediate future. This is... Read more »
Now that National Cholesterol Education Month has ended, I thought this would be a good time to highlight some of the recent... Read more »
There's a new conversation brewing in the cholesterol world. (By "new" I actually mean dating back over a decade, but finally starting to... Read more »
Question: I just found out my cholesterol is high and I should watch what I eat. I'm so confused!! I don't eat fried foods. I use olive... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Low-density lipoprotein testNormal ValuesA healthy LDL level is one that falls in the optimal or near-optimal range.Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
StatinsStatins are considered the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol in most patients, particularly for lowering LDL levels.... Read more »
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