1. How can I lower my cholesterol?
Cholesterol can be lowered by a variety of means which traditionally begins with therapeutic lifestyle changes (diet, weight loss, exercise) followed by drug therapy. Diet alone may be able to lower total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol from 7-30% depending on how restrictive the dietary plan. Most diets recommend limiting fat and cholesterol intake, specifically saturated fats and trans fatty acids, and increasing the intake of plant steroids and...
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Popular supplement does not lower cholesterol, German research...
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LDL Cholesterol Test
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LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
LDL Test Results
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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 »
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