Multiple lipoprotein-type hyperlipidemia
The goal of treatment is to reduce the risk of
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
The first step is to change what you eat. This is tried for several months before drug therapy is added. Diet changes include reducing total fat intake to less than 30% of the total calories you eat.
You can reduce your saturated fat intake by:
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