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do high cholesterol meds protect you enough without changing eating habits..

paula
08/03/09

how dangerous is it not to change eating habits..my friend thinks he's safe because he takes meds but continues with a high fat diet such as lots of red meat and pizza

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Lisa Nelson
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I am a dietitian with a genetic predisposition for high...

Monday, August 03, 2009

Hi Paula,

 

The effectiveness of cholesterol lowering medications is affected if diet and lifestyle changes are not also made to promote lower cholesterol levels.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

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