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Monday, October, 26, 2009

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Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol

By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH Health Expert
Are there any natural options for someone who needs to lower their LDL but cannot use cholesterol medications due to side effects? Is red wine a good supplement to other lifestyle changes?

 

The most effective natural way to lower cholesterol is with diet and exercise leading to weight loss. A diet low in cholesterol, trans and saturated fats as well as regular aerobic activity is ideal.

 

Plant sterols can also help decrease cholesterol. These plant extracts inhibit the absorption of cholestero...

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Expert & Community Posts

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How Do I Keep My Cholesterol Down?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...you are having some trouble with maintaining good cholesterol levels despite eating what sounds... Read more »

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Do Natural Methods of Lowering Cholesterol Really Work?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

Are you worried about your cholesterol levels?   Perhaps you've already started exercising and... Read more »

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Red Yeast Rice: A Safe Therapy to Lower Cholesterol?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...exist that red yeast rice is effective in lowering cholesterol levels. Mainly performed in... Read more »

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Tea Proven to Help Lower Total Cholesterol
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...benefits such as grapes and red wine. Catechins reduce cholesterol levels by two main effects. ... Read more »

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Dietary Fiber: 4 Tips to Lower Cholesterol with Fiber
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...responsible for lowering total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.    2. Sources of... Read more »

Health Guide

Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
...Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes
...had diabetes significantly reduced their risk for heart attack and stroke. Aggressive reduction of cholesterol levels, usually with a statin drug, is equally important.Quitting SmokingPatients who... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...and high blood pressure. For example, one genetic variant called apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4) affects cholesterol levels, particularly those associated with heart disease.Ethnicity. African American... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
...loss in the short term. However, while these diets appeared to lower triglyceride and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels, they also raised overall and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. There is not... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...diabetes. This drug may delay or even prevent the onset or progression of diabetes. It may also improve cholesterol levels, regardless of weight loss. Sibutramine is also helpful in weight loss... Read more »

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